University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is a recognized model of professional training for individuals seeking to provide pastoral care in medical settings. This program allows participants to offer support to patients while simultaneously developing their own interpersonal and ministry skills. Applicants from all faith traditions and diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Common participants include theological students, ministers, and professionals from fields such as social work, psychology, and medicine.

General Surgery Residency

The UPMC Horizon General Surgery Residency Program, established in 1973, is a five-year training program accredited by the ACGME since 2019. It aims to produce highly qualified general surgeons equipped for independent practice or further fellowship training. The program offers extensive surgical experience across community-based hospitals and tertiary care centers within the UPMC system, with residents primarily based at UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley. Residents gain early responsibility for patient management, including pre- and post-operative care, and benefit from frequent intra-operative exposure to a wide range of cases (open, laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, endovascular). The curriculum includes formal educational sessions like didactic lectures, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, and journal clubs. The program emphasizes a close-knit environment and provides access to specialized services at UPMC Presbyterian, Montefiore, and Hamot, ensuring a high-quality training experience with successful fellowship matches and career placements. Graduates are well-prepared for general surgery positions nationwide or for competitive fellowship training in areas such as Trauma/Acute Care Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

General Surgery Residency Program

The General Surgery Residency Training Program at UPMC offers comprehensive surgical education for individuals pursuing a career in general surgery or a specialized surgical field. The program is structured to be adaptable to each resident's specific career goals, whether they aim for community practice or academic and research positions. It prioritizes in-depth training with increasing operative responsibility for a select group of residents, ensuring a high standard of patient care and fostering a strong sense of community and commitment among participants.

General Surgery Residency Program at UPMC in Central Pa.

The General Surgery Residency Program at UPMC in Central Pa. is a five-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). It is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive range of surgical opportunities and prepare them for certification by the American Board of Surgery. Located in Central Pennsylvania, the program features expert faculty and robust didactic activities to foster the development of surgical skills and professional growth as a physician.

Nursing Program at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

Karsh International Scholarship Program

Open to international (non-U.S. citizen, non-permanent-resident) high school students applying for first-year undergraduate admission to Duke University. Candidates must demonstrate financial need through Duke's need-based aid process, show interdisciplinary academic curiosity, and have a record of community engagement. There is no separate scholarship form; international applicants who indicate they are applying for financial aid are automatically considered for the Karsh award.

University of Miami Stamps Scholarship

Open to high school seniors, both domestic (U.S.) and international, applying for first-year undergraduate admission to the University of Miami through Early Decision I or Early Action. Applicants are automatically considered with no separate scholarship form; they must submit all first-year admission requirements and demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Semi-finalists complete a Zoom interview.

QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

Open to high-achieving US high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who are US citizens, permanent residents, or students studying in the US regardless of citizenship. Competitive applicants typically earn mostly A's in challenging courses, rank in the top 5-10% of their class, and have strong standardised test results (SAT/PSAT above 1310 or ACT above 28), though each application is read in context. Applicants must demonstrate strong writing, intellectual curiosity and determination through essays and recommendations. Matched students must attend a partner college as a binding-early-decision commitment.

Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship at Argonne National Laboratory

Open to early-career scientists and engineers of all nationalities who hold a PhD awarded within the last three years at the time of application, or who will complete the PhD before the fellowship start date. Research interests must align with Argonne's mission areas. U.S. citizenship is required for national-security-related projects (Detection of Imaging Signatures).

Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship

Open to candidates of any nationality (priority to those of Lebanese descent) who have received an offer of admission to the Harvard MBA programme and have a strong academic background.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Open to citizens of any country who earned their first/bachelor's degree within the last ~7 years (or will by the Stanford start) and who apply for and gain admission to a full-time Stanford graduate program. Selection seeks independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.