Mission Possible: HSConnect
Do you have too many usernames and passwords to remember? HSConnect offers users access to a set of tools through a single user name and password. These tools help in the daily conduct of research, educational, administrative and clinical activities.
Frequently asked Questions about HSConnect:
What is HSConnect?
is the single sign-on architecture used by an increasing number of applications to support research, educational, administrative and clinical activities at the University of Pittsburgh and beyond. Each of these applications has a separate point of entry, but makes use of a common set of user information.
What tools can you access with an HSConnect account?
Currently you can access:
- The Education and Certification Program in Research and Practice Fundamentals (RPF)
- Rapid Deployment Continuing Education (RDCE)
In the next few months you will be able to access:
- Conflict of Interest Superform
- IRB’s Online Research Protocol Submission (Webridge system)
How do I know if I have an HSConnect account?
If you created an account in either RPF or RDCE prior to October 25, 2003, you have a HSConnect account.If you are not sure whether you have an account, you can retrieve your username and password by going to <hsconnect.pitt.edu> and clicking on Forgot Password?
How do I know if I can use my HSConnect account to access a tool?
Simply look for this logo:
Who can use HSConnect?
HSConnect is designed for the use of faculty, staff and students of the following organizations:
- University of Pittsburgh
- UPMC
- Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
- Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Others collaborating with users at the organizations listed above
How else does HSConnect help me?
Besides reducing the number of usernames and passwords you need to remember, HSConnect also makes it easier to update and maintain your account information. When you update your account information in HSConnect, you update it across all of the tools associated with HSConnect.
- Vallikun Kathiresan, IAIMS Architect
- Stephanie Lunsford, Administrator
