Welcome to the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Website

Why Med-Peds?

• Medicine-Pediatrics is a challenging and rewarding medical specialty that allows you to pursue a wide range of career choices involving patients of all ages.

Why Med-Peds at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center?

• Clinical Experience: The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health System is ranked #14 overall in the U.S. News and World Report's 2008 ranking of America's Best Hospitals. Our unique program combines the best elements of five major academic hospitals in the Oakland/Shadyside area of Pittsburgh.
• Commitment: We are committed to providing our residents with the most balanced and comprehensive medical training available. We strive to create outstanding clinicians!
• People: We have a cohesive, supportive, and hard-working group of residents who are devoted to patient care and to each other. In addition, our residents enjoy a close working relationship with the program director and our other Med-Peds faculty and fellows.

Whether your goals are to pursue primary care Medicine/Pediatrics, general academics, or subspecialty fellowship training, our diverse and challenging program will provide you with the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to develop a successful Medicine/Pediatrics career.

If you have further questions, please contact us, and if you would like to apply to our program, please review our application information.

Sincerely,
Alda Maria Gonzaga, MD, MS
Med-Peds Program Director