We have a number of training programs for students at every step in their academic journey.
The Sleep Medicine Training Program recognizes that disparities characterize sleep health in the community, and the sleep and circadian research community. We are committed to enriching the learning environment for all trainees by promoting a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission of developing the next generation of sleep and circadian scientists. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The University of Pittsburgh does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Our faculty are committed to training and professional development across a range of experiences, from undergraduate through postdoctoral fellowship.
The Translational Research Training in Sleep and Circadian Science program, funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, primarily focuses on postdoctoral training of PhD- and MD-level trainees as well as graduate training in the nationally ranked departments of psychology, neuroscience, epidemiology, and health and physical activity at Pitt. Comprehensive training for Postdocs, Predocs and Medical Students, to spur an impactful career in health-related research.
Our accredited BSM program provides valuable preparation of pre-doctoral, doctoral, internship/residency, and postdoctoral trainees who enter the professional practice of behavioral sleep medicine.
Our immersive training program addressing state-of-the-art methodologies in human and animal research on sleep and circadian rhythms.
Our faculty have been involved in many opportunities for undergraduate/pregraduate students.