Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a pediatric hospitalist with M Health Fairview. His work focuses on enhancing medical education through innovative bedside teaching techniques and integrating magic into pediatric practice to improve patient rapport and diagnostic outcomes.

• Vice Chair of Faculty Development
• Associate Residency Program Director
• Fellowship Program Director, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Research Interests

• Medical education tools for students and residents
• Using magic to reduce patient anxiety during exams
• Improving parent understanding of pediatric diagnoses

Scientific Awards

• Excellence in Teaching Award
• Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors" recipient
• Herz Faculty Teaching Development Award
• Multiple mentoring and educator recognitions