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The JEDI Committee invites you to join us for our first Building Bridges session of the semester: “New Year, New Beginni...
01/19/2026

The JEDI Committee invites you to join us for our first Building Bridges session of the semester: “New Year, New Beginnings” — a mental health and community check-in on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6pm via Zoom.

This will be a relaxed but meaningful space to reconnect, reflect, and start the semester with support and intention. We hope to see you there!

Today the University will be closed to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day."The ultimate measure of a man is not where h...
01/19/2026

Today the University will be closed to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

Join us Tuesday, January 20th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST for a Virtual Information Session. Meet faculty, students and s...
01/19/2026

Join us Tuesday, January 20th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST for a Virtual Information Session. Meet faculty, students and staff to learn more about our DPT program! You will hear discussions of the student experience and information regarding admissions for the hybrid and residential formats. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A. Both the Residential and Hybrid formats will be reviewed.

Register today ➡ https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/doctor-of-physical-therapy-virtual-information-session

New spine research you should know about 🧠🦴First author 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨, former graduate student researcher, et al re...
01/17/2026

New spine research you should know about 🧠🦴

First author 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨, former graduate student researcher, et al recently published “Development and Reliability of a Systematic Method to Evaluate Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Size and Quality in Computed Tomography Images” in the North American Spine Society Journal. This study introduces a reliable, systematic approach to evaluating lumbar paraspinal muscles using CT imaging, an important step forward for spine research and clinical assessment.

We’re proud to share that 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐚, Interim Chair and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, collaborated on this impactful work, along with PT student researchers, 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐚 and 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐳𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧.

📖 Give it a read and explore how this research is advancing the way we understand spine health. ➡ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41477594/

New research is shedding light on an often-overlooked population. 🔍A study by Samantha J. Werts-Pelter et al, “Associati...
01/17/2026

New research is shedding light on an often-overlooked population. 🔍

A study by Samantha J. Werts-Pelter et al, “Associations of Obesity with Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Rural Advanced Cancer Patients,” has been published in Cancers. The paper examines how obesity relates to function and patient-reported outcomes in rural patients with advanced cancer, offering important insights for care and rehabilitation.

We’re proud to share that 𝑫𝒓. 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 was part of this impactful research team.

📖 Read the study and get informed about research that’s helping shape more equitable, patient-centered cancer care. ➡ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41514519/

The impact of Pitt Day of Giving extends all year, thanks to generous donors who come together to show their support. 💙💛...
01/16/2026

The impact of Pitt Day of Giving extends all year, thanks to generous donors who come together to show their support. 💙💛

Your PDoG gift ignites opportunities—including life-changing scholarships, groundbreaking research, academic programs and other key initiatives. 📅 Mark your calendar to join in on the big day: Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Learn more ➡ https://pittdayofgiving.com/pages/pitt-day-of-giving

✨ 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭 𝐃𝐏𝐓 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲! Future PTs in the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctor o...
01/16/2026

✨ 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭 𝐃𝐏𝐓 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲! Future PTs in the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program now learn through meaningful, real-world partnerships — from youth fitness groups and pro-bono clinics to adaptive sports and wellness programs. Community engagement isn’t an add-on — it’s part of the core curriculum, helping students understand social factors that impact health and shaping them into compassionate clinicians who meet people where they are. Since 2022, students have partnered with 275+ organizations and logged over 2,500 service hours nationwide. 💪🌍

Learn more ➡ https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/redefining-community-engagement-in-physical-therapy-pitt-dpt-leads-the-way/

A huge thank you to Dr. Ally Bove for her insightful presentation, “𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝑷𝑻 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑬...
01/15/2026

A huge thank you to Dr. Ally Bove for her insightful presentation, “𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝑷𝑻 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔,” as part of our DEI Seminar Series Discussions. We appreciate her leadership in highlighting these important equity issues and sparking meaningful conversation.

CSM 2026 in Anaheim, CA is just around the corner! Drop us a ❤️ if you plan to attend, and let us know who you are excit...
01/14/2026

CSM 2026 in Anaheim, CA is just around the corner!

Drop us a ❤️ if you plan to attend, and let us know who you are excited to see. The full list of Pitt PT presenters is coming soon.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! We’re so excited to kick off the spring term and have our students back on campus—bringing fresh energy, n...
01/12/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! We’re so excited to kick off the spring term and have our students back on campus—bringing fresh energy, new goals, and plenty of momentum for the months ahead. Here’s to new opportunities, continued learning, and a strong start to the semester. Let’s make it a great spring term!

01/10/2026

Still deciding? Start here. 👇
3 Pitt PT alumni > 3 real reasons they said “yes.”
𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱). 𝗔 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.

If you’re still considering where you’ll thrive, let their stories help you picture what’s possible at Pitt.

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗧… 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 💛💙

🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to third-year DPT student 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻, whose first-author manuscript has been accepted for public...
01/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to third-year DPT student 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻, whose first-author manuscript has been accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. The paper, titled “SmartBack: A Preliminary Study of Remotely-Delivered, Personalized Education for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain,” presents early findings on a novel digital approach to patient education and self-management.

Co-authors include PT faculty member 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘃𝗲, along with Dr. Yanshan Wang, Dr. Leming Zhou, and PhD student Yi Xu from SHRS Health Informatics.

This is an outstanding accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating Andrea and the full research team! ⤵⤵⤵

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