419 Crabtree Hall

412-624-3331

http://www.idm.pitt.edu

idm@pitt.edu

A major component of our mission involves training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to join in the effort to reduce the impact of infectious diseases worldwide. Our extensive research, community intervention, education and training programs will provide you with a dynamic educational experience and be key to achieving your professional goals. We have a commitment to high quality graduate education that is consistent with our leading cutting-edge research and behavioral health and community education programs. The degree programs draw upon the disciplines of molecular biology, immunology, epidemiology, medicine, health education, and community intervention to provide our students with opportunities to participate in cross-disciplinary research into multiple aspects of infectious diseases. As a graduate of our program you will be prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and community service sectors. Our graduates have obtained professional positions with prestigious employers in the USA and worldwide. Examples include the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local health departments, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and major universities and other academic institutions. The department actively collaborates with the divisions of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology in the School of Medicine and the microbiology division in FAS. A Peace Corps Master's International Track (MPH) is available.