Pittsburgh, March 28, 2025 -- The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery has announced the establishment of the John J. Moossy Award for Excellence in Neurosurgery to be given annually to a University of Pittsburgh medical student interested in the field of neurosurgery, providing the recipient with a summer research internship in a neurosurgery laboratory.
The award honors John J. Moossy, MD, long-time director of the department’s Center for Pain Management program and a valued mentor and instrumental contributor to the education of countless residents over the years.
Principal funding for this endowment was obtained from Matthew J. Tormenti, MD, 2013 graduate of the department’s residency program as an acknowledgement of Dr. Moossy’s significant impact on his career.
The initial award will be presented this coming spring.
