Health Sciences Research Training Program

The University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Research Training Program (RTP) is an unpaid, non-credit educational experience for high school students (age 16 and older) and undergraduate students designed to foster their interest in areas of science, medicine, and other health professions.  The purpose of the program is to integrate their educational experience with practical skills development.  Specific structures will vary according to the trainee's individual educational goals.  The program aims to develop familiarity with clinical and/or basic science research in a specific field, to learn basic laboratory or clinical research skills, to acquire skills in the presentation and dissemination of biomedical knowledge, and learn about and understand the nature of health care provided by our faculty.