PITT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE:

RESEARCH, CLINICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Pitt Med's mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations through cutting-edge research, innovative educational programs in medicine and biomedical science, and leadership in academic medicine.

We strive to implement this mission with the highest professional and ethical standards in a culture of diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility.  Our commitment is to foster an environment that enables all students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve to develop to their fullest potential.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine trains and develops physician leaders and scientists who are agents of change. Our students learn that they will become vital members of interprofessional teams, and that each team member brings unique and valuable expertise to the care of the patient.

Investing in and developing top-tier biomedical researchers that will pursue innovative research is paramount at Pitt Medicine. From the development of the first polio vaccine more than 50 years ago to the groundbreaking biomedical investigations in progress today, the University of Pittsburgh graduate research programs impact health on a national and global scale. Pitt proudly ranks No. 3 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding overall!

Support the continued success and enhancement of research, clinical and educational opportunities for Pitt Med students. The continued success of our programs relies on attracting and retaining the most exceptional candidates to follow in the footsteps of those who came before and have provided meaningful impact in their communities and around the world. You can help sustain the Pitt legacy of research, clinical, and educational excellence by making your gift today!