University of Pittsburgh - Department of Emergency Medicine

Dedicated to improving the outcomes of acutely ill and injured patients. Pushing the edge of what’s possible. For over 40 years, Pitt Emergency Medicine has been at the top of academic units in the country in every metric. We train current and future leaders of acute care, including organizational presidents, text and journal editors, department chairs, and deans. We conduct ground-breaking research, driving forward patient care for the rest of the world. We continue to live our mission: improving acute care while creating and sharing the knowledge to do this even better. Promoting Diversity Pitt's Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to promoting academic enrichment and creating a supportive environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion for all. Honoring our History Academic Emergency Medicine began at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1978. The division gained national prominence and earned full departmental status in 1996. Pursuing Vision and Mission The Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to improving outcomes of acutely ill and injured patients through high quality, cost efficient care, education, and research.