Debra Utterback is the program administrator for the new University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic program at SHRS. Utterback brings with her a robust background in administration and programming.
The SHRS Sports Science program welcomes its new director, Tim Suchomel, who is ready to guide the already successful program into its next chapter with his established record in student mentorship, course and curriculum development, program administration, and creative and innovative instruction strategies and learning enhancements.
Christine McFarland is the project assistant director for the new Doctor of Chiropractic program. She has many years of experience in research and is very excited to welcome the Doctor of Chiropractic students.
Meet Program Director and Associate Professor Leming Zhou of the Master of Health Informatics Program!
Mike Wiles is the associate director of Academic Affairs and visiting professor for the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic who has spent his career working in higher education and in chiropractic care.
Joel Stevans is the associate director of Clinical Education and associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic program. With over 30 years of experience as a chiropractor, Stevans will be focusing on research and professional education.
Shireesh Bhalerao is an associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic program. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bhalerao has been a chiropractor since 2001 and is very excited to usher in the 2025 cohort of students.
Britney Beatrice is both an instructor for and alumna of SHRS. Beatrice shares her research experience both as a former student and presently as faculty.
After returning to Pittsburgh and working in a private practice that offered frequent pro bono physical therapy services to uninsured patients, she became passionate about the topic and decided to pursue a PhD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). The program combined her interests…
Eric Meyer, professor and director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, has worked as a researcher and clinician treating veterans and emergency responders with PTSD for nearly 20 years. HIs experience volunteering to help after 9/11 gave him a new perspective in helping others who have lived through traumatic events.