St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$68,500
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100003
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 40.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 1%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
St. Clair's Transitional Year Residency equips you to take charge of your medical career. Train in a supportive community hospital with access to remarkably diverse clinical experiences, tailored electives, faculty coaching, and integration with other residencies to build a strong clinical foundation. Leverage our brand-new resident facilities and engage in our Health Systems Science course for a fresh perspective on healthcare, leadership, and safety. Enter your PGY-2 with confidence.
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,500
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 21.7%(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:
- 9994100003
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 41
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Maxim Hammer
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 2/4/2027
- 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:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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 20
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2429999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Clair Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Clair Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Leslie Chabala
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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