University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Incredible collaborative work is happening in Mozambique through the Gorongosa Restoration Project (GRP)! 🐘🌍

In partnership between the Carr Foundation and the Government of Mozambique, and in alliance with Pitt Health Sciences, Gorongosa National Park is becoming a global model for integrated conservation, science, education and community development.

Last November, Pitt Emergency Medicine faculty members Thomas E. Platt and Sheldon Williams traveled nearly 30 hours to Gorongosa to teach an Emergency Medical Responder course to GRP team members—helping empower local communities with lifesaving knowledge and care.

Read how Pitt SHRS is helping turn health care from a privilege into a right 👉 https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/enhancing-health-care-in-mozambique/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=website-story&utm_content=carousel&utm_program=em-bs! Pitt Emergency Medicine Program

Considering a future in physical therapy? 👀🩺

Hear from Pitt Rehabilitation Science (BS’27) student Katie Brown about how the program is preparing her for PT school through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary experiences and a strong foundation in patient care!

“The Rehabilitation Science (RS) curriculum is great because it was created with graduate school in mind. While looking at the prerequisites for different Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs, I realized how perfectly the curriculum is created for the transition from an undergraduate program to graduate school.” - Brown

Learn more about Brown’s experience in the RS program and how the curriculum is preparing her for a career in physical therapy 👉 https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/how-the-rehabilitation-science-program-is-preparing-me-for-physical-therapy-school/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=website-story&utm_content=carousel&utm_program=rs-bs

University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science

By 2030, only two U.S. states are projected to meet the growing demand for occupational therapy (OT). 📉 With 58% of rehab specialists reporting high levels of burnout, practitioners are stretched thinner than ever.

To combat this crisis, Kimberly Krebs and her Pitt Occupational Therapy team have developed a groundbreaking, six-element prompt framework to help OTs harness generative artificial intelligence (AI) safely and efficiently.

Unlike generic models, this technology uses a dual-phase evaluation loop to ensure treatment plans are clinically accurate, ethical and evidence-based.

Partner with Pitt to continue the development and rollout of this valuable technology! Learn more: https://inventions.pitt.edu/technologies/a-generative-ai-prompt--07181

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

Today and every day, we honor and remember the lives, service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. Their legacy continues to inspire us all at Pitt SHRS!

The University of Pittsburgh is closed today, May 25.

What does studying Rehabilitation Science (RS) at Pitt SHRS look like for a future medical student? 🩺✨

Hear how the Pitt RS program is helping student Sahana Katakol, slated to graduate in spring 2027, build a strong foundation in research, patient care and interdisciplinary learning for her future in medicine!

“As a future clinician, the RS program supports me by giving me familiarity with real-world applications and interdisciplinary collaboration before I even begin medical school.” - Katakol

Read more about Katakol’s journey 👉 https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/how-rehabilitation-science-is-preparing-me-for-medical-school/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=website-story&utm_content=carousel&utm_program=rs-bs!

University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SHRS Dean’s Staff Excellence Awards! 🌟

Announced during the State of the School in April by SHRS Interim Dean David Beck, these awards recognize SHRS staff members whose dedication, leadership and innovation continue to strengthen our school community and support the mission of Pitt SHRS.

Read more about this year’s honorees 👉 https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/the-2026-shrs-deans-staff-excellence-awards/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=website-story&utm_content=carousel

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) enters the clinic, ensuring its safety is more critical than ever! 🤖🏥

Innovation without oversight is a risk that health care cannot afford. To bridge this gap, Yanshan Wang, assistant professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Health Information Management, and his team, developed QUEST—the first comprehensive software tool dedicated to the rigorous human evaluation of health care AI.

By guiding users through a structured three-phase framework—Planning, Implementation and Scoring—QUEST helps ensure that large language models (LLMs) are clinically accurate and standardized. Unlike generic tools, QUEST features health care-specific dimensions and expert review modules to maintain the highest standards of patient safety.

Partner with Pitt to continue the development and rollout of this vital technology! Learn more: https://inventions.pitt.edu/technologies/quest-software-a-tool-to--06878

Celebrating the people who help make Pitt SHRS shine! ✨

During the 2026 State of the School, SHRS faculty and staff were recognized by their peers as this year’s Shining Stars for their exceptional contributions to our school community. From mentorship and student support to leadership and innovation, these individuals continue to strengthen the mission of Pitt SHRS every day.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 SHRS Shining Stars! Read on to see who was recognized 👉 https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/the-2026-shrs-faculty-and-staff-shining-stars/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-shrs-faculty-and-staff-shining-stars&utm_content=image!

Pitt Occupational Therapy (OT) showed up and stood out at the 2026 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) INSPIRE Conference! 🌟

From April 23–25 in Anaheim, CA, Pitt OT faculty, students and alumni represented Pitt SHRS through posters, presentations and speaking engagements while also reconnecting with alumni at a special pop-up event.

We’re also proud to celebrate:
🏆 2nd place in the St. Catherine’s Challenge supporting occupational therapy research through the American Occupational Therapy Foundation
👏 Pitt OT faculty members Cara Lekovitch, Ann Marsico and Ketki Raina for being honored at this year’s awards ceremony!