Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Vice Chair for Clinical Education Hallie Zeleznik
Hallie Zeleznik oversees the structure and strategy of the clinical education program and ensures that students are well-prepared to thrive when they enter the profession.
Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Christine Major
Christine Major is a visiting associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic program. Major has dedicated 10 years of her life to teaching, including at the University of Massachusetts and the University of Western States where she completed her studies.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Assistant Professor Pamela Dunlap
Dunlap’s leadership and contributions are a few of the reasons why Pitt Physical Therapy remains one of the strongest programs in the country and a draw for top Doctor of Physical Therapy students each year.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Assistant Professor Jasmine Edwards
Jasmine Edwards provides students with a well-rounded and engaging education through a hybrid setting that prepares them for a future in the hands-on field of physical therapy.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Director and Associate Professor Kara Kobal
It’s hard to meet a more enthusiastic or passionate educator as Kara Kobal who teaches not only the DPT on-campus students, but also those in the hybrid learning environment, which gives her exceptional insight on ensuring the success of all Pitt PT students.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Associate Professor Will Pitt
One of Pitt PT’s newest faculty members, Associate Professor Will Pitt, already built a successful career in the U.S. Army as a physical therapist, researcher, instructor and officer before recently retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Now at Pitt, he is now excited to be making his mark in the Pitt…
From Dietitian Nutritionist Alumna to Faculty: Meet Instructor Jenee McGurgan
Jenee McGurgan graduated from the Dietitian Nutritionist program in 2011 and became a full-time faculty member in the program in 2023. Read on to hear McGurgan's holistic perspective as both an alumna and an instructor.
From Dietitian Nutritionist Alumna to Faculty: Meet Assistant Professor Caroline Passerrello
Assistant Professor and Community Coordinator Caroline Passerrello attended the Dietitian Nutritionist program in 2003, then joined as a faculty member in 2013. Read on to hear about Passerrello's unique perspective as an alumna and a professor.
Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Staff: Debra Utterback
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.
Meet Tim Suchomel: Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences New Sports Science Program Director
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.