When the inaugural cohort comes together next fall, they will be greeted by Professor and Program Director Michael Schneider—who can now add Dynamic Chiropractic 2024 Person of the Year to his accolades.
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.
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.
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.
The Pitt Doctor of Chiropractic program is eight terms, the shortest length chiropractic program in the U.S., but it meets or exceeds all Council on Chiropractic Education standards with 4,200 total hours of instruction including over 1,900 hours of clinical instruction.
Meet the interprofessional team of Pitt leaders, faculty and researchers who are launching Pitt’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, the first ever in a research-based public university and the only one in Pennsylvania.
The Pitt Doctor of Chiropractic program will set itself apart by teaching and producing evidence-based research and providing students with over 1,900 hours of clinical instruction.
It’s not unusual for students and mentors to develop a solid rapport. A mutual understanding and respect. Perhaps even a friendship. But occasionally, the connection goes much further.