News and Accolades
Department of Medicine Faculty Receive Four Clinical Transformation Program Grants
Beckwith Institute funding will support projects exploring new approaches to behavioral health, Sjögren’s disease, Fontan-associated exercise intolerance, and lung transplant rejection
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.
New Cholesterol Guidelines Could Expand Statin Eligibility to More Than Half of U.S. Adults
A JAMA study led by Timothy S. Anderson, MD, MAS, found that updated cardiovascular prevention guidelines would recommend statins for an additional 21.5 million Americans by emphasizing long-term risk.
Smarter Training for More Human Care
René Claxton, MD, MS, is leading a new program that uses AI-powered training and interdisciplinary collaboration to help clinicians build the communication skills that make care more compassionate, equitable, and patient-centered.
Jing Luo and Colleagues Study Newer Insulin for Type 1 Diabetes in Low-Resource Settings
The international clinical trial, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, found that long-acting insulin glargine reduced dangerous hypoglycemia over time among children and young adults in Bangladesh and Tanzania.
Sonya Borrero Appointed to National Academies Committee on Contraception Access
Borrero will help lead national effort evaluating strategies to improve contraceptive affordability and availability in the United States
Dr. Bryant Shuey is Exploring the Growing Overlap Between Heavy Drinking and Obesity
The DGIM physician-researcher discusses new study examining how combined risk factors may accelerate liver disease in U.S. adults.
DOM Physicians Earn National Recognition for Excellence in Palliative Care
Amar Bansal, MD, and Gina Piscitello, MD, MS, are among the 2026 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Early-Career Physician Award recipients, honoring compassionate, patient-centered care at the end of life.
From Appalachia to Innovation, STREAM is Rewriting the Narrative of Recovery
STREAM investigators are dismantling barriers to care in Appalachia through patient-centered clinical trials, policy innovation, and a commitment to training the next generation of addiction medicine specialists.
René Claxton, MD, MS, named the inaugural director of the Humanistic Communication in Medicine program
A national leader in serious illness communication, René Claxton will guide the new program within the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Bioethics.
Jennifer Corbelli, MD, MS, Receives Pitt Chancellor’s Distinguished Award for Teaching
The Department of Medicine educator was recognized for her leadership in the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators and her work fostering rigorous, supportive training for future physicians.
Fellowship Match 2026
Fellowship match results are in! Read about where our internal medicine residents are headed for the next stage of their journey.
Meeting Patients Where They Are
The UPMC Second Avenue Commons Health Center provides compassionate care for people experiencing homelessness, by overcoming challenges through resilience and innovative programs that foster trust, dignity, and better health outcomes.
Metabolic Disorders, Obesity, and Diabetes Clinical Research Collaborative (MOD-CRC)
By bringing together diverse research communities, the MOD-CRC aims to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and amplify Pitt’s impact on metabolic disorder and obesity research.
IM Residency: ABIM Research Pathway
Developed to support residents interested in academic careers, the ABIM Research Pathway Physician Scientist Development Program integrates clinical training with unparalleled research opportunities.
PaTH Network Secures $13M to Advance Patient Focused Research
Led by Kathleen McTigue, MD, MPH, the PaTH Network unites researchers, patients, caregivers, clinicians, and health system leaders to improve health outcomes and transform patient care through new discoveries.
Fellowship Match 2025
Fellowship match results are in! Read about where our internal medicine residents are headed for the next stage of their journey.
IM Residency House System
The Internal Medicine Residency program recently launched an innovative house system to combat burnout and build community.
Birmingham Free Clinic at 30
Having recently received a Gold Rating from the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, the Birmingham Free Clinic continues to improve with age.
Through community-level drug testing, Dr. Raagini Jawa is leading efforts to halt the spread of xylazine
Dr. Jawa has partnered with addiction centers to educate health care providers nationwide on clinical impacts and harm-reduction best practices related to xylazine use.
A new study by Tim Anderson, MD, MAS, suggests less people may require statins to prevent heart disease
Report published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests a new risk assessment tool could cut the number of people eligible for statin prescriptions.
New study by Bryant Shuey, MD, MPH, et al suggests women experienced increases in alcohol-related issues during the pandemic
The JAMA Health Forum study found that women experienced higher-than-expected rates of hospital admissions for alcohol-related liver diseases.
DOM researchers have developed a new tool to aid patients in decisions regarding sterilization
CONVERGE Faculty from the Division of General Internal Medicine created a simple, web-based decision aid to help pregnant individuals considering tubal sterilization.
Department of Medicine faculty honored with Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
Drs. Mehret Birru Talabi, Marie Norman, and Thuy Bui were honored for their commitment to research, training, and public service.