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08/29/2025

Exciting news! Pitt OT faculty Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, FNAP, Ann Marsico, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, and Ketki Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA,have just published an influential article in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education (Vol. 9, Issue 3): ‘The Re-design of Level I Fieldwork to Foster Professional Competence and Career Adaptability’. Their innovative redesign of Level I fieldwork shows significant improvements in students’ professional competence, curiosity, and confidence, setting a new standard in OT education.

Read the full article here: https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol9/iss3/15/

08/27/2025

Just published: A new feature in Pitt Magazine spotlights Pam Toto, professor in Pitt’s Department of Occupational Therapy, for her leadership in the Healthy Home Lab—a groundbreaking space in Oakland designed to test real-world, affordable solutions that support aging in place.

Read the article here: https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/magazine/features-articles/2025/07/24/healthy-home-lab-oakland-aging

08/26/2025

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy is continuing virtual educational sessions designed for fieldwork educators and anyone interested in fieldwork education! Our next session is titled, "Level I Fieldwork Evaluation and Scoring" and is being held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 from 6-7 PM EST.

Each session will advance the skills of fieldwork educators and allow for one professional development contact hour to be earned per session.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mBxc5vgKTI62hQWbKC1W3A

08/25/2025

Wishing all of our new and returning students a great first day of classes! 📚

We are so excited to welcome everyone back for another great school year. Here's to a year of learning, growing, and making connections. 💙

08/23/2025

💛💙 Welcome to our Pitt OT family! 💛💙

We’re so excited to officially kick off orientation for our newest classes of incoming OTD and MS students. We are wishing you the best of luck this upcoming year and can't wait to support you every step of the way! 🎉

08/07/2025

The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) has released a powerful policy position statement:
"The Society of Behavioral Medicine Supports Efforts to Decrease Health Disparities Experienced by Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." 💙

We're proud to share that Angela Caldwell, Pitt OT faculty member, helped support the creation of this important statement.

Read the position statement here: http://bit.ly/3J0RKz1

Society of Behavioral Medicine of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

08/04/2025

As part of the Neurorehabilitation Theory and Practice course, our first-year OTD students had the opportunity to learn from guest lecturer Holly Stants, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, CLVT.

Her engaging presentation on low vision included hands-on experience with simulation goggles and adaptive devices, allowing students to gain valuable insight into the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments.

07/31/2025

OT faculty Erin Mathia, Juleen Rodakowski, Ann Marsico, and Pitt OTD alumnus Christie Cyktor were in attendance at ADA's 35th Anniversary Award's Ceremony!

This event celebrates the anniversary of the day the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This ceremony recognizes this historic day in history for disabled Americans and honors UPMC's Disability Champions, and the activists who made this law possible.

07/29/2025

Welcome Pitt’s NEW Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student ➡️ Dorothy Cenedella! 💙💛

Coming from St. Petersburg, Florida, Dorothy is most excited to have the opportunity to assist others in reaching their goals and strengthening their ability to complete activities of daily living. Dorothy is looking forward to meeting the incredible faculty and her peers, and to explore the city of Pittsburgh.

We’re thrilled to have you in the program! 👏

07/22/2025

Welcome Pitt’s NEW Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student ➡️ Mia Dektor! 💙💛

Coming from Cranberry Township, PA, Mia is most excited to make an impact on people's lives and help them become the best versions of themselves. Mia is looking forward to starting her dream of becoming an occupational therapist and meeting new people!

We’re thrilled to have you in the program! 👏

07/18/2025

As part of the Future Health Care Provider Outreach Program (FHCPOP), OT faculty member, Kelsey Voltz-Poremba, and first-year OT students Cecilia Long, Iasha Patel and Krista Velegol shared their expertise on new food introduction to a group of 20 local high school students at Bridgeside Point last Friday.

FHCPOP gives the students the opportunity to engage in an interprofessional case alongside fellow Pitt students in Pitt Athletic Training, Pitt Emergency Medicine Program, Pitt Physical Therapy, Health Informatics, and University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies.

One of the primary missions of FHCPOP is to develop and deliver sustainable experiential, career-oriented learning events and mentoring for middle and high school students, specifically introducing them to potential career options available within the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Learn more about the program here:
https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/physician-assistant-students-continue-to-shine/

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100 Technology Drive, Bridgeside Point I, Suite 350
Pittsburgh, PA
15219

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+14123836620

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http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/OT/

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