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In Memoriam: Patricia Maryland, DrPH
Patricia A. Maryland, DrPH, a 1982 Pitt alumna, died October 24, 2025 at 72. Before earning her doctorate in public health from the Department of Health Services Administration (predecessor to Health Policy and Management), Maryland earned her bachelor’s in applied mathematics from Alabama State University and a master’s in biostatistics from the University of California—Berkeley.
AI could make it harder to establish blame for medical failings, experts say
Professor of Health Policy and Management Derek Angus, MD, MPH, said it was important that funding was made available for the performance of AI tools in healthcare to be properly assessed, with investment in digital infrastructure a key
Christine McClure received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University
Christine McClure, a senior research scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management, was honored with a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater Point Park University.