Research & Practice

Student Research

IDM students from each of the four degree programs are involved in research in either laboratory or community settings. Students have access to a variety of resources while enrolled in their respective programs.

Degree ProgramPrimary Type of ResearchLength of Research InvolvementPresentation OpportunitiesResearch projects/ Field experiences
MPH-PELCommunity-based with potential for hybrid involving laboratory6-9 months
  • IDM Annual Research Day
  • Pitt Public Health Dean’s Day
  • PPHA or APHA Meetings
  • Allegheny County Health Department
  • West Penn Allegheny Health System
  • UPMC
MPH-MICCommunity-based6-9 months
  • IDM Annual Research Day
  • Pitt Public Health Dean's Day
  • PPHA or APHA Meetings
  • Allegheny County Department of Emergency Services
  • Prevention Point Pittsburgh
  • UPMC
MSLaboratory-based2 years
  • IDM Data/Journal Club
  • IDM Annual Research Day
  • Pitt Public Health Dean's Day
  • Scientific Conventions & Symposiums
Laboratory research with primary or secondary faculty
PhDLaboratory-based5 years
  • IDM Data/Journal Club
  • IDM Annual Research Day
  • Pitt Public Health Dean's Day
  • Scientific Conventions & Symposiums
Laboratory research with primary or secondary faculty