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The Official page of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy. Ranked 3rd in the country by U.S. News & World Report

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12/23/2025

One of our favorite parts of the year is hearing updates from our graduates. Alumni Jeffrey Davison, Dan Camp, Paul Tan, Brandon Zangus, James Dalessandro, and Trevor St. Clair, from MOT Class of 2013, host an annual “Bro Row” alumni meetup, which has now been going strong for nearly 12 years.

Since graduating in 2013, this group has stayed connected across cities, careers, and life changes, gathering annually during Homecoming for their signature Chinese buffet reunion. Their commitment to friendship, professional growth, and the Pitt OT spirit is exactly what makes our alumni community so special.

H2P and here’s to many more years of alumni connection and tradition. 💙💛

12/22/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Post-Professional Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy (CScD) Graduates 🎓 Katie Mullen, CScD, OTR/L, Melissa Aleksak, CScD, OTR/L, CDRS, and Mattie Book, CScD, OTR/L! We are so excited to see where your journey takes you as changemakers and are very Pitt Proud of all you have accomplished 💙💛

12/19/2025

Can you tell the first year’s were finishing up anatomy?

Comment below what OT term you would use… happy finals season! 💛💙

12/15/2025

Pitt OT Wrapped 2025 💙💛
From late nights in the lab to early mornings on fieldwork, countless hands-on moments, research wins, service projects, and memories made together; this year was one for the books.
Here’s a little wrap-up of the highlights, the hustle, and the heart that make Pitt OT what it is. Thanks for being part of our journey… and we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings ✨

12/12/2025

Our second year OTD students are headed out on fieldwork this upcoming semester and Pitt OT celebrated them through a fun send-off. 🎉

Good luck on your Level II fieldwork both near and far!

12/11/2025

So proud of the Family Empowerment Lab for sharing our work at the University of Pittsburgh’s Sleep Research Society Sleep Research Day 🌙✨

Led by Assistant Professor Amy Hartman, the team highlighted the impact of the Community Partner Board during a panel presentation, and second-year OTD student, Isabel Brovender shared findings from the Sleep in Children with ADHD study through a poster presentation. Grateful for the opportunity to showcase community-engaged research and ongoing collaboration from Pitt OT!

12/09/2025

COTAD hosted another inspiring Multicultural Fair this semester, bringing together our Pitt OT community to celebrate and learn from the cultural experiences shared by our students.

Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event meaningful and memorable. Your stories and perspectives continue to strengthen our community’s commitment to cultural humility for all of our future OT practitioners. 💛✨

University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

12/08/2025

Inviting all OT students, alumni, fieldwork educators, practitioners, community partners, and friends of Pitt OT to attend the Pitt OT Fall Colloquium on December 9, from 3-6pm EST. OT practitioners can earn a maximum of 3 continuing education/professional development contact hours for attending the event.

Learn more and register here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/ot/ -colloquium

12/05/2025

Excited to share that Melissa Aleksak, MS, OTR/L, CDRS will be presenting the OTD Capstone Project, “Training New Drivers with Autism,” during the Pitt OT Fall Colloquium!

Thank you to faculty mentor Emily Grattan, PhD, OTR/L, and committee members Raechaell Corbett, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI, and Kelsey Voltz-Poremba, CScD, OTR/L for their support on this important project.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 9th 3-6pm to learn more about innovative approaches to driving.

Register to attend the Colloquium here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/ot/ -colloquium

12/04/2025

Excited to share that Katie L. Mullen, MOT, OTR/L will be presenting her OTD Capstone Project, “Skills Day: Implementing a Fieldwork Preparation Workshop to Improve OTD Student Confidence in Hands-on Clinical Skills,” during the Pitt OT Fall Colloquium.

A huge thank you to her faculty mentor, Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA, and committee members Joanne Baird, PhD, OTR/L, CHSE, FAOTA, and Erin L. Mathia, CScD, OTR/L, for their guidance and support.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 9th 3-6pm for this session and learn how targeted clinical preparation can empower future practitioners.
Register to attend the Colloquium here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/ot/ -colloquium

12/03/2025

Excited to share that Mattie Book, MOT, OTR/L will be presenting the OTD Capstone Project, “Improving Communication Between Providers and Caregivers: A Quality Improvement Project,” during the Pitt OT Fall Colloquium!

Thank you to faculty mentor Emily Grattan, PhD, OTR/L, and committee members Courtney Koegler, MEd, and Kelsey Voltz-Poremba, CScD, OTR/L for their support and guidance throughout this project.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 9th 3-6PM to learn more about this important work focused on strengthening provider–caregiver communication.
Register to attend the Colloquium here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/ot/ -colloquium

12/01/2025

We’re excited to share that Pitt's Occupational Therapy Department has earned Green Office certification (Sustainable Oaks level) from Pitt Sustainability. 🌱

Led by Director of Academic and Department Operations Robin Leaf, Department Chair Juleen Rodakowski, and Professor Ketki Raina, and the team implemented practical changes in energy use, purchasing, and waste reduction. Robin also became a Pitt Green Ambassador, joining others on Pitt’s campus who have gained expertise through the Pitt Sustainability Professional Certificate Program.

See the OT program highlighted here: https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/news/pitt-green-spotlight-department-occupational-therapy-october-2025

Learn more about all the Green Offices on Pitt's campus here: https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/get-involved/pitt-green-designations/pitt-green-offices-designations.

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