Winter 2025
Features
Caring for the Aging Population in Southwestern PA
With Pittsburgh’s aging population higher than the national average, the Division of Geriatric Medicine and its chief, Dr. David Nace, are developing new methods of care and training approaches to address a shortage of geriatricians.
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Pitt Men’s Study: 40 Years of HIV research
For the past four decades, the Pitt Men’s Study has advanced HIV research, playing a pivotal role in improving the care of individuals with AIDS across the globe.
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Rheumatology and a Sense of Community
With support from mentors at Pitt, from med school through fellowship, Dr. Rachael Gordon has leveraged her training in the Steel City to establish a new Sjögren’s center.
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Latest in Research
Grants
Dr. Paul J. Joudrey was recently awarded his first R01 grant that will leverage data science to better localize responses for opioid use disorder.
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Publications
New research from the Aging Institute led by Dr. Jay Tan suggests the protein STING could be integral to the development of novel gerotherapeutics.
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Resources
Curious about research opportunities at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System? Read about what resources are available for collaboration between the DOM and the VA.
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Training the Future
Fellowship Match
Fellowship match results are in! Read about where our internal medicine residents are headed for the next stage of their journey.
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Postdoctoral Training
How does a clinical department ensure that all trainees receive career development support? Answer: the DOM’s Postdoctoral Training Program.
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IM Residency House System
The Internal Medicine Residency program recently launched an innovative house system to combat burnout and build community.
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Accolades
Promotions and Tenure
Read about all the latest faculty promotions, appointments, and tenure conferred across the DOM.
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Honors
Whether it’s in patient care, innovative approaches to education, or new scientific discoveries, the DOM is being awarded. Read about all the latest honors across the department.
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In the News
The Department of Medicine is making headlines. Read more about how our experts are leading the charge on the global stage.
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DOM-O Arigato
The DOM would be nothing without the amazing sacrifices of our faculty, trainees, and staff. Here are a few contributions that deserve special shoutouts.
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Upcoming Events
Wondering when abstracts are due for this year’s DOM Research Day? Interested in the latest sickle cell disease research? Or are you just looking for something to do around town this weekend? We’ve got you covered in this list of upcoming events across the Department of Medicine and Pittsburgh.
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Trivia N’At
What does the word “Diwali” mean? What was Christmas Eve also known as in some parts of Wales? Test your holiday knowledge with a brief tour of the Cathedral of Learning Nationality and Heritage Rooms.
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