These courses are offered to any first- or second-year student who is able to commit to attending all course sessions, typically four to eight of them.
Students who have other assigned academic commitments at the course times must meet those commitments. Therefore, some students may not be able to enroll in some mini-electives.
Course space is limited, based on the maximum number of students designated by the course director.
These courses are graded on a pass-fail basis. Students who successfully complete a mini-elective course will receive a certificate of completion, and a copy will be placed in their permanent record. It will not be shown on their official University transcript.
Questions about how to register for these mini-elective courses should be directed to Betsy Nero in the Office of Medical Education at 412-648-9829 or betsy@medschool.pitt.edu.
Questions about a specific mini-elective course should be directed to the individual course director.
The Mini-Elective Catalog includes an overview of the courses that are available to first year and second year students, and a description and schedule for each course.