UPMC Medical Education Program
Rheumatology (IM)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Pittsburgh, PA
8
Positions
$78,677
PGY1 Salary
62.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1504121027
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 35
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 44.40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is unique in that it has the breadth and depth of both clinical material and faculty to provide training in rheumatology that can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the fellow. In order to do this we have 3 tracks: clinical, clinician educator and research tracks that can be customized to prepare the fellows for their career choice in the community or in an academic setting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$78,677
PGY-1
$78,677
PGY-4
$81,431
PGY-5
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
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1504121027
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 35
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/15/2026 - 10/31/2026
- 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:
- 1652150F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 62.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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