All Pitt faculty are welcome to attend orientation events – regardless of status, appointment type, or designation. As a member of one of the nation's top public research universities, you are part of a vibrant community, and we're here to support you as the new academic year begins. 

This session is part of the New Faculty Orientation and will be presented by:

• Anthony G. Brickner, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Research, Health Sciences (OORHS)
• Laura Miller, PhD, PC, Associate Director, Office of Academic Career Development, Health Sciences (OACD)

The Office of Research, Health Sciences supports faculty across Pitt’s six Schools of the Health Sciences — Dental Medicine, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. Services include:

• Personalized grant writing support from PhD-level staff
• Scientific and editorial feedback through multiple proposal drafts
• Help identify funding opportunities
• Oversight of internal programs like the Competitive Medical Research Fund (CMRF) and Bridge Funding

The Office of Academic Career Development, Health Sciences (OACD) supports the professional growth of faculty, trainees, and students in the health sciences. Through career development programming and mentorship, OACD empowers graduate and medical students, postdocs, residents, clinical associates, and faculty to thrive in research, teachiing, and clinical roles. The office promotes inclusive leadership and excellence across the academic health sciences.

This session will be recorded.