Our Mission
Rooted in the strength, resilience, and spirit of Western Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine is advancing health care through pioneering research, exceptional education, and compassionate care. Across 11 specialty divisions and 2 research institutes, our scientists and clinicians publish groundbreaking discoveries in high-impact journals, provide world-class patient care, and teach residents and fellows as part of a future where the strength that once forged steel now fuels medical breakthroughs, positioning the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine at the forefront of transformative medicine.
Research
A leader in transformative research, our scientists and clinicians make discoveries each day that improve health care worldwide.
EDUCATION
Our faculty and staff are actively engaged in training the next generation of physicians and scientists at all stages of medical education.
Patient Care
We provide world-class health care that is compassionate, comprehensive, and easily accessible to every patient in each community we serve.
$185M+
in research funding
30
clinical fellowships
#6
in NIH funding
1872
publications in FY2026
News and Accolades
Uncovering the Causes of Fat Malabsorption in Cystic Fibrosis
New research led by Alison Kohan, PhD, investigates how CFTR dysfunction disrupts dietary fat absorption and whether targeted therapies and dietary changes can improve nutritional outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis.
Krithika Rao, PhD, Earns Competitive Medical Research Fund award to Study Vascular Remodeling
Rao will investigate how mitofusin-1 regulates vascular smooth muscle cell epigenetics, offering new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular remodeling.
Lena Makaroun, MD, MS, Featured in NEJM and The New York Times for Work on Firearm Safety in Older Adults
The Pitt geriatrician’s recent national media coverage brings attention to opportunities for clinicians to address firearm-related risks as part of age-friendly care.
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