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.
$198M
in research funding
30
clinical fellowships
#6
in NIH funding
2003
publications in 2025
News and Accolades
Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, Named Vice Chair for Clinical Operations
Dueweke brings extensive clinical and operational leadership experience to the Department of Medicine’s senior leadership team.
Deborah Akanya, MD, Recognized Among Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40
The Division of Cardiology clinical assistant professor is one of 10 Pitt affiliates named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2026 list of emerging leaders.
Deirdre Quinn, PhD, Expands Reproductive Health Care Access for Women Veterans
The Department of Medicine assistant professor’s research has led to a program that is making contraceptive care more accessible for veterans through VA pharmacists.
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