Why Med-Peds?

Medicine-Pediatrics is a challenging and rewarding medical specialty that allows you to pursue a wide range of career choices involving patients of all ages.

Why Med-Peds at UPMC?

Clinical Experience: The UPMC Health System is nationally ranked in multiple specialties in the U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of America’s best hospitals. Our unique program combines the most outstanding elements of the four major academic hospitals within the UPMC Health System right in the Oakland, Shadyside, and Lawrenceville areas of Pittsburgh.

Commitment: We are committed to providing our residents with the most balanced and comprehensive medical training available. We strive to create outstanding clinicians!

People: We have a cohesive, supportive, and hard-working group of residents from diverse backgrounds who are devoted to patient care and to one another. In addition, our residents enjoy a close working relationship with the program leadership and our other med-peds faculty and fellows.

Whether your goal is to pursue primary care med-peds, general academics, or subspecialty fellowship training, our diverse and challenging program will provide you with the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to develop a successful med-peds career.

If you would like to apply to our program, please review our application information. If you have additional questions, please contact us.

We love Med-Peds at Pitt! We think you will too!

Sincerely,
Alexandra E. Mieczkowski, MD, MS
Medicine-Pediatrics Program Director

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