Duquesne Unveils Nasuti Signage in Special Ceremony
More than 100 faculty, staff and students attended a special ceremony to honor the Nasuti family and unveil the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The Future of Medicine Starts Here, With You.
At the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be a part of something bigger than yourself. Together we will fundamentally shape the way health care is delivered with innovative solutions that address and improve patient care and access to care for everyone.
Here at one of the nation's newest medical schools in the heart of Pittsburgh's medical hubs, you'll be part of the future of medicine built upon our legacy of serving others. The opening of Duquesne's medical school is an important leap forward for the region, and the nation, as we train the next generation of physicians and health professionals to practice in our underserved urban and rural communities.
You will be at the center of a paradigm shift in health equity with Duquesne's:
- Legacy of serving underserved populations for more than 145 years
- World-class education and commitment to excellence
- Historic strengths in health science disciplines
- Renowned research opportunities and community clinical partnerships
- Dedication to assisting under-resourced urban and rural communities
- Mission of caring for all people in all communities to reduce health care disparities
2027 DO Applications Now Open!
Applications for the 2027 class is open! Start your journey with Duquesne's DO program and join the next generation of physicians.
100% of Duquesne's Master's in Biomedical Sciences graduates who applied to the Nasuti
College of Medicine were accepted, like Jacob! Be a part of the next MBS class.
Both the pre-med certificate program and the School of Science and Engineering
are going to provide me with a world-class education. The STEM-based opportunities
at Duquesne offer new and exciting challenges that will increase my knowledge of medicine
and serve me well when I enter medical school.
Undergraduate Nasuti College of Medicine Early Assurance Program Available
Chair and Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Assistant Dean for Simulation and Standardized Patients & Professor of Emergency Medicine Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Chair and Professor of Physiology Associate Professor of Microbiology Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Edith L. Trees Professorship of Disabilities Medicine Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Surgery Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics Assistant Professor of Anatomy Director, The Center for Fertility Awareness Education and Research and Associate Professor, Restorative Reproductive Medicine Division Chief of Integrative and Community Medicine, Director, Center for Integrative Health, Fritzky Family Chair in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Professor of Family Medicine Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Division Chief and Professor of Pathology Assistant Dean for Post Graduate Affairs Division Chief and Associate Professor of Psychiatry Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics Associate Dean for Research & Professor of Pharmacology Bart Matson, DO, FACOG, Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine Assistant Professor of Anatomy Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacology Assistant Professor of Anatomy Chair of Primary Care, Division Chief and Professor of Family Medicine Chair of Specialty Medicine, Division Chief and Professor of OBGYN Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Chair and Professor of Biochemistry Chair and Professor of Anatomy Division Chief of Community and Global Health, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, and Medical Director of University Health Services Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Division Chief of OMM and Assistant Professor of FOMM and Family Medicine Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Professor of Anatomy and Neuroscience Assistant Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Professor of Physiology Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence and Accreditation, Assistant Professor of Medical Education Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Student Success and Medical Registrar Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment Director of IT and Educational Resources Director of Admissions Join our growing team of faculty and staff professionals dedicated to serving all
populations. Search keyword "Osteopathic" for open positions.
Nasuti College of Medicine Faculty
Delbert Abi-Abdallah
Rami Ahmed
Greg Anderson
Mark Andrews
Crystal Boudreaux
Phillip R. Bryant
Raye Budway
Raquel Castellon
Marli Crabtree
Marguerite Duane
Jennifer Elliott
Amber Fedin
Andrew Hall
Jennifer Hammers
Matthew Huff
Alicia Kaplan
Soo Jung Lee
Yunbo Li
Bart Matson
Alicia Morgan
Matthew Poremba
Yanfei Qi
Caitlin Sachsenmeier
Michael Semelka
Anita Showalter
Hilliary Sismondo
Kassim Traore
Amanda Troy
Jacob Turnbull
Divya Venkat
Brianne Wehner
Jason E. Wells
Hong Zhu
Nasuti College of Medicine Staff
Clinton Iadanza
Brenda Liszka
Sarah Olver
Papa Owusu-Kwarteng
Michael Rice
Now Hiring Nasuti College of Medicine Faculty & Staff!
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Improve the health equity of your community by becoming a physician with Duquesne’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program that focuses on a culture of wellness and disease prevention for everyone.
Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
Be prepared to transform the world with Duquesne's Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS). Built to help you advance your career in medicine through a greater understanding of the structure and function of the human body, this master's program is the only one in the world using virtual anatomy technology!
Students from across campus will connect in meaningful, productive ways. There's a huge need for primary care physicians who speak Spanish. I want to use these
skills in my daily work to help eliminate barriers. There will be a lot of opportunities for interprofessional work, particularly in the
state-of-the-art simulation suites. This is where students start to understand the
roles and responsibilities of their colleagues in different simulations such as the
emergency room, birthing suite and more. Abbad Sultan has a lot of questions. As a student at Duquesne’s Nasuti College of
Osteopathic Medicine, he inquires about medical processes and patient care as he begins
his pursuit to become a doctor.
New Medical School, Fresh Perspectives
Rose Trimpey-Warhaftig
Jacob Dimenbort
Abbad Sultan
You’ll be immersed in a range of academic and hands-on learning experiences. Research shows that health care professionals who understand and connect with their
patients’ communities provide better care and achieve stronger outcomes. We’re working to strengthen our medical community in meaningful ways, including: Welcoming future physicians who care deeply about people and want to make a positive difference in every community they serve. Bringing together faculty and staff with a wide range of perspectives and experiences that reflect the patients and families we’ll care for. Offering real-world learning opportunities, including a community engagement project focused on improving access to care and
promoting health for all. Collaborating across Duquesne University to create programs and experiences that help all students thrive. Hosting community health speaker series with the University’s Center for Integrative Health—open to healthcare professionals
and Duquesne faculty, staff and students.
From our founding, we have helped build a better Pittsburgh—and a better
world. Our students, faculty and alumni strengthen that tradition today.
As the next generation of physicians and health professionals, you will be training
in our new Nasuti College of Medicine building and facilities with the latest in technology. Take a virtual tour of Duquesne University's Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine
and experience the latest in medical training with our state-of-the-art virtual anatomy
lab, Simulation Hospital, Ultrasound lab, and Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine (OMM)
lab. Equipped with the latest in medical simulation technology, you will be immersed in
a realistic clinical setting of our Simulation Hospital to prepare for work with real
patients in a variety of simulated health care environments including the Operating
Room, Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery Room, Ultrasound Lab and Skills Briefing
and Debriefing Room. You will use the latest in medical training with virtual anatomy technology to gain
a better understanding of the human anatomy system-by-system. In this lab, you will gain hands-on experience learning osteopathic manipulative treatment
(OMT), an important component of the osteopathic program curriculum. Faculty will
work alongside you to develop the fundamental palpatory skills needed to diagnose
and treat your patients.
Building a Better Community within Medicine
Duquesne's Social Impact
Building a World-Class Medical School from the Ground Up
Facilities, Tech & Clinical SitesExplore the New Medical School Building
Simulation Hospital
HoloAnatomy Lab & Technology
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Lab
Donuts, a Dog and a Dedication to Duquesne Doctors
Philadelphia Couple with Roots on the Bluff Make Transformation Gift to Name the Medical School
Jim and Celeste Nasuti have earned a place in the history of Duquesne through their
remarkable support of the University’s most significant initiative in a century. The
Nasuti family has given a naming gift— one of the two largest gifts ever made to Duquesne—to
name the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine of Duquesne University. The gift will
enable the medical school to serve generations of people through the works of future
Duquesne doctors.
The Nasutis first toured the medical school during the spring of 2025 as part of a meeting with President Ken Gormley, Jim Miller, then-vice president of university advancement, and Dr. John Kauffman, dean of the medical school. The Nasutis admired the spaces and the technology and saw students who probably had little idea who they were as they studied. Soon, a portrait of them will hang in the building, another reminder that for all the technology and research, people remain at the heart of the practice and profession of medicine.
Jim Nasuti’s early aspirations to medicine have come somewhat full circle with a medical school named after him and his family. “So much has changed for Duquesne,” he said, recalling the smell of soot and the noise from local mills during his days on the Bluff. “It has such momentum now and has really grown its reputation.” That reputation and the excellence of the endeavor on Forbes Avenue drew their interest and, ultimately, commitment.
“The world needs doctors. Plus, Duquesne adds that important consideration of service
and helping people, going back to its founding purpose to help immigrants to Pittsburgh.”
Mission, Vision, Values & Goals
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Duquesne University Nasuti College of Medicine is to provide excellence in medical education. The College will train physicians who will serve God, in the Spiritan tradition, by caring for all people in all communities, including in underserved urban and rural communities of Western Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world, addressing healthcare disparities among these communities. The College will graduate physician leaders in all medical specialties with a focus on primary care.
Vision
The vision of the Duquesne University Nasuti College of Medicine is to create a culture of servant leaders who are dedicated to treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Values and Goals
L - Love and Mercy: Treating others as you would want to be treated, with empathy and compassion. Creating a culture of tolerance and non-judgementalism.
E - Ethics and Morality: Creating a culture committed to practicing medicine with the highest moral and ethical standards.
A - Advancement and Personal Development: Empowering faculty, staff, and students to develop lives of self-fulfillment through service.
D - Disparity and Social Justice: Creating a culture that promotes the treatment of everyone without disparity and seeks to address inequities in access to health care.
E - Excellence: Creating a culture where students, faculty, and staff can excel and reach their full potential both academically and professionally.
R - Responsibility to Profession and Community: Equipping and training the next generation of health care leaders in all medical specialties with a particular focus on primary care.
S - Servant Leadership: Creating a culture of service to God consistent with the historic Mission of Duquesne University.
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