The University of Pittsburgh is proud to launch its new Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (MCH), along with the inaugural Long-Term Trainee (LTT) designed to prepare the next generation of MCH leaders through interdisciplinary, equity-focused education and training. The LTT program offers in-depth academic and experiential learning for students committed to a career of improving MCH outcomes across diverse communities.
Three Specialized Certificate Tracks:
• General MCH – Emphasizes foundational principles in maternal and child health across the life course, integrating systems thinking and public health practice.
• Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) – Focuses on policy, systems, and services that support CYSHCN and their families.
• MCH Epidemiology – Combines MCH content with rigorous training in epidemiologic methods to support data-driven decision making and policy.
Cross Population Exposure:
LTT’s will be exposed to the full spectrum of MCH populations to develop competencies across:
• Women’s/maternal health
• Perinatal/infant health
• Child health
• Adolescent health
• Children with special health care needs (CYSHCN) Trainees will engage in interdisciplinary learning, community partnerships, applied research, and leadership development to prepare them to address disparities, advance equity, and lead systems change in MCH.
Requirements:
300+ hours Include:
• Annual symposium participation
• MCHES involvement
• Writing labs and skill-building workshops
• MCH Certificate (15 credit hours)
• Experiential learning
Benets Why join the CoE?
• $7,200 stipend for eligible 2nd-year LTT’s
• Travel support for conferences & out-of- state practicums
• Financial support for unpaid practicums (limited)
• Career development through advising, mentorship & writing support
• Belong to a vibrant, equity-focused MCH student community
Contact:
We are excited to welcome our first cohort of LTT’s and launch a new era of MCH leadership and innovation at Pitt. For more information, contact: Dr. Theresa Chapple-McGruder (tchapple@pitt.edu)