Overview

Mission

The School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations through cutting-edge research, innovative educational programs in medicine and biomedical science, and leadership in academic medicine.

We strive to implement this mission with the highest professional and ethical standards in a culture of diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility.  Our commitment is to foster an environment that enables all students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve to develop to their fullest potential.

Programme Structure

Areas of concentration include:

Addiction Medicine
Bioengineering, Biotechnology, and Innovation
Disabilities Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Global Health and Underserved Populations
Health Systems Science
Infectious Diseases
Medical Humanities and Ethics
Neuroscience
Public Health
Reconstructive and Regenerative Medicine
Resuscitation
Women's Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

October 15: AMCAS application deadline

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

All of those who matriculate at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine must have an undergraduate degree which includes at least one year of post secondary education in the United States or Canada.
A strong background in mathematics is recommended. The School of Medicine prefers candidates who have a variety of course work typical of a liberal arts education, but this is not mandatory.
Course work in the humanities and social sciences is desirable. Many applicants have majors outside the sciences; the School of Medicine looks favorably on such applicants as long as the science requirements are met.
We require three recommendations at a minimum or a committee letter (5 letters maximum).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71168 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71168 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

65892 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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