2016 Summer Program Overview

In summer 2016, the University of Pittsburgh will continue to offer the Pitt Summer Edge in Public and Global Health program. This program gives undergraduate students a more competitive advantage through intensive academic and experiential studies

Who should consider getting the Summer Edge?
Students will learn to analyze and tackle critical world health problems through the integrated application of biological, social, and quantitative sciences. Working individually or in pairs with Pitt Public Health faculty, students will have opportunities to experience laboratory, quantitative, policy, or social science research, or field work with community organizations or health agencies.

The program will enroll a maximum of 25 Pitt students and runs during the regular 12-week summer session. The first day of the 12-week term is Monday, May 9, 2016 and the last day is Saturday, August 6.

Applications received by February 15, 2016 will receive priority consideration.

Updated 12/17/15.