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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Three Rivers Academic Consortium is to promote excellence in physical therapy through the partnership of its academic and clinical partners.

About Us

The Three Rivers Academic Consortium (3RAC) is a membership lead group that includes Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs in western Pennsylvania and northern regions of West Virginia. Academic leaders of clinical education include: Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education (ACCEs) and Directors of Clinical Education (DCEs). Clinical leaders include Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs), Clinical Instructors (CIs), and various additional individuals whom support clinical experiences for physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students. 

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Image taken April 20th, 2022.

Pictured left to right: Kenny Erb*, Peter Haywiser*, Carol Stokes, Jenna Reeder*, Ralph Utzman, Jane Logan*, Ann Williamson, Courtney Roca, Lynn FItzgerald, Amiee Maruniak, Mark Malacarne, Rhonda Haley, & Dave Kleba*denotes Clinical Partner and 3RAC Advisor

Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Winners! 

Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the 3RAC scholarship!  Each year we proudly support the academic and clinical endeavors of PT students within our community by awarding four $500 scholarships. We are thrilled to recognize these outstanding individuals who are dedicated to advancing and making a difference in the field of physical therapy!

OFFICERS

PT Co-Chair: Courtney Roca PT, DPT Gannon University

PTA Co-Chair: Pamela Pologruto, PT, DPT Penn State University - Fayette

Secretary: Rhonda Haley PT, DPT Wheeling University

Treasurer: Carol Stokes, PTA Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce; Gordon Riddle, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS Chatham University

​Web Masters:

Dave Kleba, PT, DPT, MTC   Duquesne University

Shannon Scanlon, PT, DPT, OCS   St. Francis University

Ann Williamson, PT, DPT, Cert Health Informatics  Chatham University

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