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For the second year in a row, Pitt OT students from the Developmental Theory and Practice course visited Hillel Academy ...
11/24/2025

For the second year in a row, Pitt OT students from the Developmental Theory and Practice course visited Hillel Academy to complete fine motor and visual processing screenings with the Kindergarten class! 🖍️✂️

This amazing partnership helps our OT students practice real-world clinical skills while giving the Kindergarteners a fun, play-based way to explore coordination, dexterity, and fine motor strength.

We’re so thankful to the incredible team at Hillel Academy, and to the Kindergarten students and families for welcoming us back so warmly! These hands-on opportunities mean so much to our Pitt OT students and make learning come alive! 💙

Congratulations to the OTD Class of 2027 for finishing their didactic coursework this December and preparing to begin Le...
11/20/2025

Congratulations to the OTD Class of 2027 for finishing their didactic coursework this December and preparing to begin Level II fieldwork, and to the MS Class of 2026 for continuing forward in their experiential preceptorships!

Special thanks to UPSOTA for planning and hosting such a wonderful event, and to all the faculty, friends and family who attended 💙
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🎉 Thank you to all the students who joined us at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Open House this past S...
11/20/2025

🎉 Thank you to all the students who joined us at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Open House this past Saturday! The Occupational Therapy Department loved connecting with you and sharing what makes OT such a rewarding path. Special thanks to our amazing student ambassadors Payton McCarthy, Renee Roberts, Koi Rice-Cutts, Rachel Leinhauser and Gianna Richason, along with faculty support from Joanne Baird and Erin Mathia, for making the day so welcoming. 💙 Your energy and curiosity inspire us every day!

From championing the profession at the national level to bringing her vision home to Pitt, Associate Professor in the De...
11/19/2025

From championing the profession at the national level to bringing her vision home to Pitt, Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP, reminds us that the heart of OT lies in walking beside every individual—knowing their story, opening new doors, and shaping bigger possibilities. 💙

Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP, recently reflected on the past four years of her presidency at AOTA (three years as president and one as president-elect) in this recent article and how the support of Pitt OT was an essential piece of her role.

https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/looking-back-at-alyson-stovers-aota-presidency-and-the-future-of-occupational-therapy/


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🎉 Big news for Pitt OT!The University of Pittsburgh’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program has officially received the ...
11/17/2025

🎉 Big news for Pitt OT!

The University of Pittsburgh’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program has officially received the AGHE Program of Merit for Health Professions designation! This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in gerontological education and our dedication to preparing future practitioners to support healthy aging.

We’re honored to be included on the GSA/AGHE website and look forward to receiving the certificate at the 80th Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston this November. 💛💙

Pitt OT continues to grow, lead, and elevate the field — H2P!

On October 29th, Pitt OTD students Caitlyn O’Connor, Katiana Oviedo, and Liv Roncace, along with Professor Pamela Toto, ...
11/13/2025

On October 29th, Pitt OTD students Caitlyn O’Connor, Katiana Oviedo, and Liv Roncace, along with Professor Pamela Toto, attended the Pennsylvania American Geriatric Society Fall Program 2025 – “From Impact to Action: Understanding Shifts in Medicare and Medicaid for Pennsylvanians.”

These students, who will be graduating this December with their Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh, proudly promoted the distinct value of occupational therapy for older adults through this interprofessional and collegial forum. 💛💙

📸 Snapshots from Human Performance Analysis!Our first-year OTD students recently engaged in a fun learning experience, d...
11/11/2025

📸 Snapshots from Human Performance Analysis!

Our first-year OTD students recently engaged in a fun learning experience, diving into craft activities to sharpen their occupational and activity analysis skills. 🎨🧠 Analyzing how to break down any task into steps is essential for OT practice.

These moments highlight the creativity and critical thinking that define our Occupational Therapy program at Pitt OT. Special shout out to Assistant Professor Emily Grattan for providing this interactive experience. 💛

11/10/2025

Amanda Noble, CScD, OTR/L shared about her recent experience with the Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh.

Learn more about the program here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/ot/cscdot/

11/07/2025

A little glimpse into our Pitt pride 💛💙

Our OTD and MS students celebrated spirit week- showing off their Panther energy, creativity, and love for Pitt OT! 🐾💙

Follow our Tik Tok @ otpitt for more content coming soon!!

Proud moment for our OT community! 🎉 At the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 55-Year Alumni Weekend:Teresa B...
11/06/2025

Proud moment for our OT community! 🎉 At the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 55-Year Alumni Weekend:

Teresa Brininger (’03G, ’05G) received a Distinguished Alumni award in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Occupational Therapy.

Julia Lam (’00, ’23G) received the Humanitarian Award for her outreach OT work with people experiencing homelessness.

Sarah McKendry (’22G) received a Rising Star award in Occupational Therapy.

Check out the full story here: (https://lnkd.in/eZv-6tDh)

Congratulations to Project Unmute — an intergenerational music program connecting adolescent musicians with adults livin...
11/04/2025

Congratulations to Project Unmute — an intergenerational music program connecting adolescent musicians with adults living with dementia and their care partners — for being selected for funding by the Pitt Un-Challenge for the Fall 2025 Cohort! 🎉

Pitt OT's Jennie Dorris, PhD, MM and Juleen Rodakowski, OTD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, FGSA, principal investigators on this project, are excited to continue exploring how music can foster connection, memory, and joy across generations.

Learn more about the Pitt Un-Challenge here: https://mdi.pitt.edu/punch/ and the Prosper in Participation lab including music-specific research here: https://www.prosper.pitt.edu/research

Last Chance to Register for our Nov 4th Pitt OT Fieldwork Educator Session! Learn how the evaluate and score student per...
11/03/2025

Last Chance to Register for our Nov 4th Pitt OT Fieldwork Educator Session! Learn how the evaluate and score student performance in Level II Fieldwork. The session is open to fieldwork educators, and anyone interested in fieldwork education. Attendees will earn one professional development contact hour.

Register here: https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MluBJtPpTC6fL7sLtotEAw #/registration

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