John Szymusiak, MD, MS

Dr. John Szymusiak is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Szymusiak received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Michigan. He then completed his medical school training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and his residency in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, serving as the Med-Peds chief during his final year of training in 2015. Following residency, Dr. Szymusiak stayed at Pitt to complete a Master’s Degree in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh, which he completed in 2017. Following completion of his Master’s, Dr. Szymusiak joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, practicing clinically as the institution’s first Med-Peds hospitalist. Dr. Szymusiak considers himself a clinician educator, with interest specifically in education surrounding patient safety and quality improvement. His leadership roles include the Associate Vice Chair for Undergraduate Medical Education in the Department of Pediatrics, the Clerkship Director for the third-year medical students’ required Pediatrics Clerkship, and the Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program. Dr. Szymusiak has received teaching awards for his work with both medical students and residents, has presented his scholarly work at multiple national meetings, published widely in peer reviewed journals, and recently received the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Outstanding Early Career Educator Award.

Professional and Scientific Society Memberships

• American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011-Present
  • Section on Med-Peds, 2011-Present
  • Section on Pediatric Hospital Medicine, 2019-Present
• American College of Physicians, 2015-2016
• Society of General Internal Medicine, 2015-2018
• Med Peds Program Directors' Association, 2020-Present
• Society of Hospital Medicine, 2020-Present