UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#179
Specialty Rank
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
9.6%
IMG %
#179
Surgery Ranking
50th Percentile
Top 50% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404121304
- NRMP Code:
- 1652440P1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 93
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 87
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 34.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers high-volume cutting-edge training provided by established and rising leaders in surgery in a variety of hospitals settings. The program emphasizes progressive autonomy and innovative approaches to surgical training and includes 2 additional years for professional development to gain skills and competencies needed to become a future leader in surgery. Finally, the program maintains a supportive 'family' culture resulting in an attrition rate less than 5% over the last 20 years.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
$76,386
PGY-4
$79,059
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 21.6%(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:
- 4404121304
- NRMP Code:
- 1652440P1
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 93
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kenneth Kwock Wah Lee
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 2/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652440C0, 1652440P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Contact Person:
- Maggie Mrozinski
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 9.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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