Social Justice Elective

The University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics and the Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion present CHP VUE, the Vital Underrepresented in Medicine Elective. 

Bringing in both didactic and practical, in-community engagement learning experiences and knowledge translation, Dr. Loreta Matheo and Noble Maseru, Ph.D., M.P.H., lead a complex and comprehensive curriculum and coordinate some of the most critical, social change-making providers, thought leaders and pediatric clinician experts in their fields.

The 4-week, in-person early-fall semester interdisciplinary Pediatrics and Pediatrics Subspecialties elective allows for dialogue-centered and immersive experience integrating social justice, antiracism and health equity. The elective is ideal for third and fourth year medical students and open to learners from all United States accredited medical schools. We are excited for the infusion of social justice in health care.

August 28, 2023 - September 22, 2023: In-person experience including rotation with one of the following: Allergy | Immunology Adolescent Medicine; Child Advocacy; Hematology | Oncology; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; and concurrent intensive exposure to health equity allowing for the earning of a Certificate in Social Justice.

Availability is limited. Travel grants provided.

For more information on how to apply, submit your information.