Code Blue and Gold

The quarterly newsletter of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine

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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Service Milestones

Staff from across the Department of Medicine celebrated milestone service anniversaries from 5 to 50 years in 2024.
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Why, Hello!

Introducing your newest DOM faculty, postdocs, and staff colleagues.
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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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