The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ranks among the top medical schools in the United States. Through a partnership with UPMC, the school's innovative curriculum offers residents and fellows intensive, hands-on training in transplantation care.
Our transplant experts take pride in educating and training the transplant physicians and surgeons of the future. A core commitment is to provide residents and fellows with the best educational experiences, while delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
Fellowships
Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Fellowship Program
The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Fellowship Program has been designed to provide a comprehensive experience in the pre- and post-operative care of the transplant patient. This broad exposure includes medical and surgical management in renal, pancreas, hepatic, and intestinal transplantation.
Transplant fellows will undergo comprehensive training in evaluating and selecting recipients, surgical techniques, immunosuppression, critical care management, and handling medical and surgical complications.
Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Subspecialty Training
The Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh provides excellent clinical and research training aimed at developing top clinicians and researchers. It offers access to additional subspecialty fellowships in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and transplant, adult congenital heart disease, and cardiovascular imaging.
Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program
Founded in 2013, our Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program aims to train the next generation of transplant nephrologists. We equip our fellows with the clinical expertise, administrative skills, and research experience needed to contribute meaningfully to the fields of kidney and pancreas transplantation.
Training and Research Funding
The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute provides diverse training and research opportunities and various funding sources to support training for those who have a clear commitment to transplantation research.
Employment Opportunities
The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute often offers excellent job opportunities for motivated individuals with the right training or those looking to learn and grow into the role.