UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated
Altoona, PA
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404112099
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 1
- Interviews:
- 6
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 57
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program located in beautiful Central Pennsylvania with low cost of living and great schools. 2 hour drive from Pittsburgh and Harrisburg and 45 min drive to State College. Tons of outdoor activities, semiprofessional and college sports, and music/arts. We offer personalized training as part of an interdisciplinary team, including our affiliated family medicine residency. Equal emphasis on hospice and palliative medicine with inpatient, outpatient, pediatric, and nursing home experiences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$78,677
PGY-1
$78,677
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404112099
- Total Positions:
- 1
- Interviews:
- 6
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/6/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/3/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1603540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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