UPMC Medical Education Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#24
Specialty Rank
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#24
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7004114128
- NRMP Code:
- 1652700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 63
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 12/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 21.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 350
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 90
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 35.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UPMC Health System is nationally ranked in multiple specialties in the U.S. News and World Report's ranking of America's best hospitals. Our unique program combines the most outstanding elements of the four major academic hospitals. Whether your goal is to pursue primary care med-peds, general academics, or subspecialty fellowship training, our diverse and challenging program will provide you with the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to develop a successful med-peds career. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
$76,386
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 74(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $271K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.61
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
12.49
Gas (per gallon)
$4.46
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7004114128
- NRMP Code:
- 1652700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 63
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alexandra Eleanore Mieczkowski
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 21
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Contact Person:
- Tiffany M Thomas
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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