University of Pittsburgh Awarded $6.4 million NIH Grant to Improve Research in Complementary and Integrative Health Treatments
Pitt will establish a virtual research resource center designed to train, support and mentor complementary and integrative health researchers from other institutions across the U.S.
Doctor of Chiropractic Program Director Michael Schneider Awarded ACA 2025 Academician of the Year; Delivers Keynote Address
The award recognizes his efforts in advancing the profession through academic and educational excellence.
Pitt Doctor of Chiropractic Program Director Michael Schneider Named Dynamic Chiropractic 2024 Person of the Year
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.
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 the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Staff: Christine McFarland
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 the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Mike Wiles
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.
Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Joel Stevans
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.
Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Shireesh Bhalerao
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 Innovative, Shorter Term Pitt Doctor of Chiropractic Program
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.
Game-Changer: Introducing the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Program
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.