Built to Impact the Lives of Others

Here, you will be well prepared to make immediate contributions in patients' lives in any health setting –from hospitals to industry– with challenging best-in-field academic programs and hands-on experiences for a meaningful allied health career. We're here to help you reach your bigger goals in healthcare. 

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Upcoming Events

OT Faculty and Staff

Prosecutive Student Tours

Elevate your campus journey by participating in an exclusive in-person tour led by one...

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OT Students in Sim Lab

Occupational Therapy Virtual Info Session

Hear first hand from OT faculty & current DUQ OT students about our MSOT and OTD programs...

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Dessert and Dialog

Perspectives in Maternal and Women's Health

Join us for part 2 in our 3-part series of events in a community engaged education series...

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Duquesne - Pittsburgh Connection

Using a two-tiered model of community-engaged learning, Duquesne students are offered the opportunity to engage in community-based learning and experiences throughout their program

Duquesne students will pursue Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) during their programs, leading to an enriched learning experience and enhanced resumes or graduate school applications

Duquesne is an R2 University with high research activity. Students in the Health Sciences work alongside faculty to conduct research as well as attend and present at undergraduate research conferences held on campus

The Rangos School of Health Sciences has more than 5,000 alums working throughout the healthcare industry from hospital administrators to physical therapists

From the Dean's Office

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Welcome from Dean Fevzi Akinci

Mission and Vision

HEALTH SCIENCES STRATEGIC PLAN

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John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences

Office of the Dean, 302 Rangos Hall

Dean's Advisory Board

Dongmei Ai, MPT

Dongmei Ai, MPT

Physical Therapist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital

Kathleen Dames, MS, CCC-SLP

Kathleen Dames, MS, CCC-SLP

Owner/Director, Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc.

Therese DeNinno, PA-C

Therese DeNinno, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Highmark

Rebecca Dieterich, PA-C

Rebecca Dieterich, PA-C

Physician Assistant, UPMC Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology

Kimberly Eichhorn, MS, CCC-SLP

Kimberly Eichhorn, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Pathology Program Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Kenny Erb, MPT

Kenny Erb, MPT

President, Erb Physical Therapy

Lauren Foote, MSLD, LAT, ATC

Lauren Foote, MSLD, LAT, ATC

Senior Women Administrator & Head Athletic Trainer, Sarah Lawrence College

Vanessa Keech, MOT, OTR/L, CEIM

Vanessa Keech, MOT, OTR/L, CEIM

Occupational Therapist, The Watson Institute

Brandon Mazza, LAT, ATC, PES

Brandon Mazza, LAT, ATC, PES

Athletic Trainer, Pittsburgh Penguins

Alan Petrazzi, MPT, MPM, FACHE

Alan Petrazzi, MPT, MPM, FACHE

Senior Manager, Accenture Federal Services

Byron Wade

Byron Wade

Principal, American Healthcare Strategies

Amy L. Zuraski, MOT, OTR/L

Amy L. Zuraski, MOT, OTR/L

Regional Manager, Allegheny Health Network - Pediatric Therapy Services

Health Sciences News Updates

Conference Aims to Build Connections Across Education, Health Care

Join colleagues for Embracing Inclusion: Building Bridges Between Education and Medicine—an opportunity to learn more about inclusivity for students with disabilities in classrooms, on campus and in community and health care settings. Hosted by the John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences, the School of Education and the Disability Options Network, Embracing Inclusion will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom

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Duquesne Friendship Inspires Public Health Major to Join Military

Elizabeth Osterhaus, S’24, never envisioned she’d join the military. Yet today she’s an ROTC graduate and U.S. Army Reserve Second Lieutenant.

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Army ROTC and Health Sciences Grad Aspires to Become ER Doctor

As a young child, Zach Marini, S’24, sat wide eyed listening to both of his grandfathers tell stories filled with action and camaraderie from their days serving in the military. He absorbed every word, imagining himself alongside them, facing challenges with bravery and determination.

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