The Beckwith Institute champions innovations in health care. Our grant programs encourage and support initiatives that introduce innovative, relevant, and paradigm-changing improvements. We fund the following core initiatives:
Our Programs
Frontline Innovation Program
Seeks practical, hands-on solutions that will result in meaningful and compassionate improvements in the direct patient care experience. Frontline Innovations celebrates and takes to the next level the best qualities of the patient-provider relationship.
The application window for The Frontline Innovation Program is closed until late summer, 2025.
To learn more about the application process, you can access the following resources:
- The Frontline Innovation Grant 2024 Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Application Best Practices (PDF).
- View the full application form in PDF format.
**These documents are specific to the 2024 call and are subject to change in 2025.
Clinical Transformation Program
Focuses on strategic pilot and research projects with the potential to introduce greater value, operating efficiencies, and enhanced quality measures in health care delivery. The Beckwith Institute brings together experts in medicine, research, administration, and technology to develop unique solutions to significant problems in today’s evolving health care landscape.
The application window for The Clinical Transformation Program is closed until February 2025.
- For additional information, download The Clinical Transformation Call for Proposals Fact Sheet (PDF).
- View The Clinical Transformation Program 2024 Application (PDF).
Please note: This PDF should not be used to apply.
**These documents are specific to the 2024 call and are subject to change in 2025.
Questions on the Clinical Transformation call for proposals? Please email Cassandra Heinle at heinlecm@upmc.edu.
Bedside Communication Training for Nurses and Doctors
Video Demonstrations for Nurse Education
These two scenarios allow learners to compare and contrast unskilled and skilled communication with patients at the time of discharge.
Discharge Scenario #1
Proper Bedside Communication During the Discharge Process
Discharge Scenario #2
Proper Timing and Communication During the Discharge Process
Video Demonstrations for Physician Education
These four scenarios allow learners to compare and contrast unskilled and skilled communication with patients during bedside rounds.