Code Blue and Gold

The quarterly newsletter of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine

In the News

In the News

From NPR to the local news, the Department of Medicine is making headlines. Read more about how our experts are leading the charge on the global stage. Ian Barbash, MD, MS, reflected on the care he received during a recent ICU stay and the lasting impact it has had on...
Honors

Honors

March 2026 – June 2026 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. Jonathan Alder, PhD, was named the Outstanding Research or...
Promotions and Tenure

Promotions and Tenure

Faculty Promotions, Appointments, and Tenure March 2026* – June 2026 Promotion to Associate Professor of Medicine  Mohammad Al-bataineh, DVM, PhD // Renal-ElectrolyteEffective April 1, 2026 Juliane Beier, PhD // Gastroenterology, Hepatology and...
Clinical Fellowship Graduates, 2026

Clinical Fellowship Graduates, 2026

After years of mastering the art of medicine (and the science of functioning on minimal sleep), our clinical fellows are embarking on the next chapter of their careers, bringing their compassion, expertise, and dedication to patients near and far. Academic...
Mentoring Future Scientists

Mentoring Future Scientists

Dr. Dan Shiwarski introduces 3D bioprinting to CampBioE 2.0/VESSELS high school scholars. // Photo courtesy of Dan Shiwarski. Each summer, Department of Medicine faculty invest in the next generation of scientists and physician-researchers by mentoring undergraduate...
Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology (CBQM)

Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology (CBQM)

With a mission aligned closely with the Department of Medicine’s mission of advancing pioneering research, the Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology (CBQM) serves as a collaborative research infrastructure hub, providing comprehensive expertise in...