Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602]

Send Harold your questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , Dr. Beth Piraino, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM), explores the school’s innovative Three Rivers Curriculum , emphasizing small-group learning, early clinical exposure, and the integration of "Streams" (special interest areas) and Threads" (core competencies like leadership and clinical reasoning). Dr. Piraino also discusses the role of secondary essays in evaluating applicants and explores why teamwork, resilience, and cultural awareness are important in the admissions process. She goes on to highlight a common mistake applicants make in the application process. Relevant Links: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Are You Ready to Apply Med School Quiz Related Shows: Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude Accepted: Your Guide to CU School of Medicine Get Accepted to Washington University School of Medicine Deep Dive into Duke Medical: An Interview with Dr. Linton Yee Get Accepted to Loyola Stritch Medical School

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Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602] is an episode from Admissions Straight Talk by Linda Abraham.

This episode is 36:09 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2025.

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