Jessica Merlin, M.D., Ph.D. (IMAGE) University of Pittsburgh Caption Jessica Merlin, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of general internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and co-director of the Palliative Recovery Engagement Program at UPMC Credit UPMC Usage Restrictions For use with embargoed release. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.