UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowships

10/29/2025

Blaine Aguiar (current Sports PT Resident) and Ali Ghaisarnia (former Sports PT Resident, now with the Green Bay Packers) had a chance to connect before the Steelers-Packers game.

UPMC Sports Medicine

10/25/2025

Ortho-Sports Program faculty Cara Troutman-Enseki helped keep the Sabrina Carpenter tour crew members moving for 2 shows when they were in Pittsburgh…then stuck around to make sure it all worked out.

10/08/2025

The application portal is open for all 5 of our Physical Therapy Residency Programs: Geriatric, Neurological, Orthopaedic, Women's Health, and Sports.

Learn more about the Physical Therapy Residency Programs at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Contact us for more information.

10/05/2025

Program alumni Dave Kohlrieser (Sports) and Ashley Disantis (Ortho) recently presented at the ISHA Hip Preservation Society annual scientific meeting in Fukuoka, Japan.

UPMC Sports Medicine

09/12/2025

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09/12/2025

Orthopaedic PT Resident Makenzie Zeh helping a local athlete return-to-sport following a multiligament injury:

After tearing the ACL and MCL in her knee during a high school soccer game, Tori underwent surgery and physical therapy at UPMC. She's now back on the field.

09/08/2025

Welcome to our new Women’s Health PT Resident!

We’re excited to welcome Shelby Bandy de Espinoza to our Women’s Health PT Residency Program!

Shelby is originally from San Marcos, TX, and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch through the Bridge PTA to DPT program. She is honored to be joining the Women’s Health/Men’s Rehab residency program at UPMC, where she looks forward to advancing her skills in pelvic health for all individuals and learning from the team here in Pittsburgh.

We’re eager to see Shelby deepen her expertise and make an impact in this specialized field of care.

09/08/2025

Welcome to our new Women’s Health PT Resident!

We’re excited to welcome Jenna Erwin to our Women’s Health PT Residency Program!

Jenna earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Florida in May 2025. She is looking forward to spending the next 16 months here in Pittsburgh as part of our Women’s Health/Men’s Rehab residency experience.

We’re eager to see Jenna deepen her expertise and make an impact in this specialized field of care.

09/07/2025

Welcome to our new Neurological PT Resident!

We’re excited to welcome Maddie Hancock to our Neurological PT Residency Program!

Maddie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kentucky in 2024.

We’re excited to see Maddie expand her expertise and make an impact in advancing neurological rehabilitation.

09/07/2025

Welcome to our new Neurological PT Resident!

We’re excited to welcome Mitchell Berry to our Neurological PT Residency Program!

Mitchell completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Southern California in 2025. Additionally, he served in the United States Air Force for six years.

We’re looking forward to supporting Mitchell as he builds on his experiences and advances in the field of neurorehabilitation care.

09/07/2025

We’re excited to welcome Cassie Kirsch to our Geriatric PT Residency Program!

Cassie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Walsh University in May 2025 and is eager for the opportunity to serve as the upcoming Geriatric PT Resident at UPMC. While she has a strong interest in the acute care setting, she is also looking forward to expanding her knowledge and skills throughout the coming months.

We’re excited to have Cassie contribute to the care of older adults and develop as a leader in geriatric physical therapy.

09/07/2025

Welcome to our new Sports PT Resident!

We’re excited to welcome Alex Weimer to our Sports PT Residency Program!

Alex earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston.

We look forward to seeing Alex apply his dedication to athlete care and continue to grow as part of our sports residency.