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
asmine Edwards is an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Based north of Philadelphia, Edwards started her role at Pitt in August of 2024, teaching in the hybrid option. Edwards provides students with a well-rounded and engaging education…
SHRS Interprofessional Star: Assistant Professor Tracy Maluchnik
Maluchnik is leading a team recently awarded one of the 2025 Interprofessional Seed Awards to create a joint learning opportunity for both dietetic and speech-language pathology students.
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…
Remembering Judy Dodd: Legendary Pioneer in Pitt Nutrition and Passionate Mentor
SHRS reflects on the passing of influential faculty member and nutrition professional, Judy Dodd
SHRS Faculty Lead Pitt Students in Special Olympics Event
Students across Pitt volunteered to help with Project ALL STAR, a data collection event to look at the long-term benefits of Special Olympics participation.
Furnishing Hope: Sports Medicine and Nutrition Faculty Helping Those in Need
Mary Murray knows something about hope. For more than 30 years, this Sports Medicine and Nutrition associate professor has been a clinician and educator, providing motivation and encouragement to both her patients and athletic training (AT) students.