UPMC Medical Education Program
Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-based
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1304121045
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 4
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 63.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
https://www.pediatrics.pitt.edu/divisions/genetic-and-genomic-medicine/education-and-training/medical-genetics-and-genomics-0
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,962
PGY-1
$70,962
PGY-2
$73,446
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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: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
- 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
- 21.0%
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:
- 1304121045
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 4
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Damara N Ortiz
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 182
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 232
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Contact Person:
- Damara N Ortiz
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 232
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 20 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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