Academic Interests
Dr. Gonzaga joined Pitt faculty in 2004. focusing on adolescent and women's health. In 2006, she established the Progressive Evaluation and Referral Center (PERC), housed within the UPP General Internal Medicine clinic, to accept patients with chronic health concerns transferring care from pediatrics to adult-oriented health care. She held the role of Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency from 2008 to 2021. She has always had a strong interest in patient-doctor communication skills, including motivational interviewing and universal precautions for patients of varying levels health literacy. She has a strong commitment to mentoring the physicians of tomorrow.
- BA, Wellesley College, 1996
- MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2000
- Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency, University Health Center of Pittsburgh, 2004
- MS, Medical Education, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2006
Education & Training
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2005
- Fellow, American College of Physicians, 2010
- Member, Academy of Master Educators, 2012
- UPSOM Nominee for the National Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award, 2015
- UPSOM Donald S. Fraley Mentorship Award, 2016
- UPSOM SNMA J. Nadine Gracia Award, 2017
- SGIM National Mid-Career Education Mentorship Award, 2017
Honors and Awards
