Physician Inclusion Council at UPMC/PITT (PICUP)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Diversity Advisory Council

Dr. Pettigrew has served as assistant dean for student affairs and director of diversity programs in the Pitt medical school since 2006.  In that role, he has been a dedicated advocate for underrepresented students in the School of Medicine, helping many of them find resources they need to pursue their medical education. 

"Chenits has dedicated his career to changing the world, one life at a time. When given the responsibility of recruiting students who traditionally had been underrepresented in the University community, Chenits understood how important the responsibility was. His life is intertwined with the lives of the students he has known. He has stood watch and guided many who have realized their dreams.” (Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew).

Dr. Pettigrew earned the Master of Education degree from Pitt in 1976 and a PhD in education from Pepperdine University in 1984; he received his undergraduate degree, in political science, from Westminster College in 1969.