How a Nurse Changed My Life and Future

Born and raised in Nigeria, Neuroscience ICU Unit Director Chibugo U. shares how a nurse forever changed her future and career at UPMC Shadyside.

Why I’ve Been a Nurse for 33 Years

14,000 nursing professionals have made UPMC their employer of choice—now it's your turn to discover why! Jessy shares her story.

Tiny Patients, Big Impact: My Role as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Katie works with Pittsburgh’s tiniest patients in the NICU and gets the chance to make a big impact at the start of a child’s life.

The Unexpected Place I Found My Career Match

As a former teacher, Sara found her place at UPMC as a department manager in Graduate Medical Education.

Full-Circle Care: My Role as a Peer Specialist at WPIC

"I came into this role because I am a person who lives with a mental health diagnosis." Jennifer shares the inspiring way she gets to be a part of UPMC’s mission to support people in recovery.

Recent Grads Share Perks of Health Care IT

What makes you excited to go to work every day? Our Information Technology Rotational (ITR) program participants give answers to this question!

A Different Kind of Care: Hillman Cancer Center Volunteers

UPMC CancerCenter volunteers touch the lives of thousands of patients and their families. We are pleased to share their remarkable stories of hope and kindness.

Finding Your Fit: The UPMC FMR Program

We sat down with four current FMRs here at UPMC to ask them a few questions about how they knew they were a fit for UPMC’s FMR program!

A Day in the Life of a TCU Nurse

Vernice has been at TCU Nurse at UPMC Montefiore for 29 years. She walks us through her typical day and all its challenges and rewards.

Serving Seniors at Sherwood Oaks

Kailey and Alexis’s experiences of building relationships with residents at Sherwood Oaks have shaped their academic paths and careers.

5 Things You Never Knew About S.W.A.T. Nursing

Do you love having exposure to a diverse range of patient cases? S.W.A.T. nursing at UPMC may be a fit for you!

5 Reasons It Pays to Work in Health Care IT

IT Professionals with UPMC Health Plan share 5 rewarding benefits of working in this dynamic, adaptive field.

Medical Coding: Five Reasons It’s Your Fit

Whether you’re just beginning your career or are ready for a change, explore five unique benefits of this field. Medical Coding could be a fit for you! 

Clinical Creativity: The Art of Occupational Therapy

On a daily basis, Occupational Therapists (OTs) at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC implement innovative strategies to make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their…

The Clinical Research Nursing Checklist: Characteristics for Career Success

Our clinical research coordinators (CRCs) have a unique set of skills. They share the keys to success at UPMC and how you might fit into oncological clinical research!

Spotlight on General Medicine Nurses

A former ballet dancer and mother of three boys, Jennifer shares how her role as a Professional Staff Nurse at UPMC keeps her on her toes!

What’s a CRNA?

Derek R. is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at UPMC. Read how his career as a CRNA is filled with challenges, opportunities, and rewards.

Advanced Practice Providers: Understanding the Heart of the Matter

For APPs at UPMC, successfully guiding patients through each stage of the recovery process is the ultimate objective! Here's how two APPs maintain motivation and perspective.

Having Fun as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Deanna Schiff-Pasekoff has spent her entire career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Here's why she loved her job.