Located in central Indiana’s burgeoning health and life sciences hub, the Graduate Health Professions programs at the Indiana University Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS) combine rigorous, integrated curricula with robust experiential learning opportunities to drive student success. With exceptional pass rates on national certification exams and a strong commitment to service and… Read more »
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Novel FIT Core provides valuable physical function reference data, outcomes to medical researchers
Designed to generate data and outcomes on bone and muscle health in both healthy people and those with disease, a novel repository at the Indiana University Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences is helping researchers in the United States and worldwide answer important questions about musculoskeletal disease and other health conditions. Launched in 2017,… Read more »
Research underway in PT program aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease
When neuroscientist Laila Alibiglou, PhD, PT, came to the Indiana University Indianapolis Physical Therapy (PT) Program in 2023, she was excited to join a group of seasoned investigators and a research environment rich in opportunity. “There is great potential for research here,” said Alibiglou, an associate professor whose research focuses on the intersection of neurodegenerative… Read more »
Learning through service benefits students and the community
Learning can also mean giving something back. Each year, IU School of Health & Human Sciences students step outside the classroom to apply what they are learning in the community. Through a robust network of academic and community-integrated partnerships, IU SHHS departments and programs prioritize “service learning” – practical experiences that benefit both students and… Read more »
Graduate Health Professions programs ranked among the nation’s best
The IU School of Health & Human Sciences Graduate Health Professions programs made a strong showing in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Graduate Schools. Breaking into the top 50 for the first time, the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program ranked No. 48. The Occupational Therapy (OT) Program claimed the 37th… Read more »
Physical therapy: IU leads the way in specialized care
If you experience heart problems, you see a cardiologist. If you’re designing an outdoor space, you hire a landscape architect. When planning your estate, you consult an attorney specializing in wills and trusts. Specialization also exists in physical therapy (PT). Patients can receive care from PT specialists in areas such as acute care, cardiovascular and… Read more »
PT Solutions pioneers collaboration with IU physical therapy program via corporate philanthropy
PT Solutions is extending its people-centered approach to support the local physical therapy community through a gift to the School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS) at IU Indianapolis. Driven by a desire to grow services for students, practitioners, and patients, PT Solutions (PTS) committed nearly $277,500 to IU’s physical therapy (PT) students and program… Read more »