UPMC Medical Education Program
Thoracic surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#16
Specialty Rank
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#16
Thoracic surgery - integrated Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4614146104
- NRMP Code:
- 1652461C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 7.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 90
- Female Faculty:
- 17.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
During Lab Years, Residents do have access to the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery T32 Training Program that supports their research endeavors and provides opportunities for advanced educational objectives (e.g. MPH, PhD).
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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):Available, Not 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
- Population
- 152K
- 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:
- 4614146104
- NRMP Code:
- 1652461C1
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David James Kaczorowski
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 190
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652461C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Medical Education
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Medical Education
- Contact Person:
- Vanessa Anderson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 15th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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