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.  

Mission Statement

The purpose of the consortium is to promote excellence in physical therapy through the partnership of its academic and clinical partners. 

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