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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
00
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

City & State
Pittsburgh, PA

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-1:4
PGY-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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