Research
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine is a formidable leader in cutting-edge research. Our basic scientists, clinical researchers, and clinicians work daily to make research discoveries that will positively impact the world’s healthcare.
Education and Training
Faculty and staff are actively engaged in training the next generation of physicians and scientists at all stages of medical education.
Clinical
Providing state-of-the-art health care that is compassionate, comprehensive, and easily accessible to patients.
Dr. David Nace tapped to join federal commission to protect nursing homes from outbreaks
The Division of Geriatric Medicine’s Dr. David Nace was one of 25 experts named to serve on the White House’s new Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes.
Virtual Course: Ventilators for Non-Intensivists
PACCM docs Burton Lee, MD, and Megan Acho, MD, have developed peer-reviewed videos to help train doctors outside the field use ventilators on COVID-19 patients. (Alyson Lee)
Dr. Stephen Chan Appointed as New Director of Vascular Medicine Institute
The Department of Medicine has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Chan, MD, PhD, as the new Director of the Vascular Medicine Institute beginning January 2020.
The TRACIR Project: TRAuma Care In a Rucksack
Dr. Ron Poropatich and team are developing a fully autonomous medical backpack to assist soldiers who treat trauma victims in the field.