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

Alexandra Eleanore Mieczkowski
Program Director

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

0

Salary Progression

$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
$76,386
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Pittsburgh, PA
Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

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

Nominal Salary
$68,895
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$93,101
Value Rating
Excellent
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
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
0

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-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-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

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

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External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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