The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine offers a Summer Research and Clinical Immersion (SRI) program that provides pre-medical and medical students with a diverse, structured, 8-week in-person experience in the Department. Components of the program include:
- Working with a researcher/faculty member in the Department on a mentored research project
- Lectures and Journal Club
- Emergency Medicine workshops
- Clinical shadowing
Limited funding is available to support students, particularly those who have had material disadvantage and/or a long path travelled to their present positions and future health care goals. Funding for this program is supported by the NIH and local foundation grants.
The 2025 SRI will run from June 2nd through July 25th, 2025.
For more information or questions regarding the SRI program, please contact Alexandra Weissman, MD, MS, MPH (weissmanaj@upmc.edu).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the SRI program held?
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The SRI program is held in-person on the University of Pittsburgh main campus, in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- How do I apply for the SRI?
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Please follow the instructions below. Fill out the application and email all application materials to the program manager.
- Is there a stipend?
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Limited funding is available to help students offset the costs of housing and living while participating in the program. Funding is typically awarded to students who have had material disadvantage and/or a long path travelled to their present positions and future health care goals. To apply for funding, please make sure to fill out the supplemental application.
- Do you provide housing?
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SRI students are responsible for finding their own housing accommodations. As the program occurs during Pitt's summer break, there are often students looking to sublet in the area.
- How many hours a week does SRI take? Can I take summer classes?
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Please plan to commit at least 20-30 hours a week during the 8 weeks the SRI is offered. Each week you’ll be expected to work on your research project as well as attend the weekly lectures, journal club, and workshops. Some students do take a class or two in concurrence with this program, but you’ll have to make sure that the class does not conflict with the scheduled SRI activities.
We recommend that you come ready to dedicate these 8 weeks to SRI and not try to fit too much else in (after all, it’s summer break and we want you to have some time to rest and enjoy all the things to do in Pittsburgh in the summer!).
Application Information
Download 2025 SRI Application (PDF)
Thank you for your interest in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine Summer Research/Clinical Immersion (SRI) Program.
The application is comprised of 3 short essay questions, your curriculum vitae or resume, a transcript or copy of grades for the past 2 semesters, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of your current school.
Please note that applications are considered on a rolling basis. We welcome all applicants and attempt to accept as many students as possible, however, spots are limited by availability of research projects.
Limited funding is available to help students offset the costs of housing and living while participating in the program. Funding is typically awarded to students who have had material disadvantage and/or a long path travelled to their present positions and future health care goals. To apply for funding, please make sure to fill out the supplemental application.
To apply to the program, please complete the application questions and email all materials (application, transcript, and CV) to Jenna Monteleone (monteleonejl@upmc.edu). Please ask your referee to email their letter of recommendation directly to Jenna Monteleone (monteleonejl@upmc.edu). Your application is not complete until we have received a letter of recommendation.