Leonard Weiss

Dr. Leonard Weiss is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Courtesy Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute. He serves as Medical Director for multiple entities, including the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety, Allegheny County Emergency Services, and Carnegie Mellon University EMS. His expertise spans out-of-hospital care, medical transport, and integrating technology into emergency response systems. Dr. Weiss holds dual board certifications in Emergency Medicine and EMS subspecialty.

• Education: BS and MD from Indiana University.
• Affiliations: UPMC, STAT MedEvac, Center for Cardiac Arrest Survival.

His research focuses on robotic triage systems (e.g., Team Chiron's DARPA Triage Challenge project), prehospital care innovation, and public health preparedness. Awards include the 2024 Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 recognition.

He advises medical students and leads initiatives like UPMC's Minutes Matter program, prioritizing community engagement in emergency education.