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UPMC Medical Education Program

UnknownUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
$73,446
PGY1 Salary
12.8%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4204121177
NRMP Code:
1652420A0; 1652420R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
151

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
9
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
4.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
190
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Part-Time Physicians:
26
Female Faculty:
32.9%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UPMC is a large, multi-site institution with numerous inpatient and outpatient imaging facilities that provide residents with diverse clinical experiences. Residents take independent night float call during their R2 through R4 years.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,446
PGY-1
$73,446
PGY-2
$76,017
PGY-3
$78,677
PGY-4
$81,431
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: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
Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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
20.3%

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

Nominal Salary
$73,446
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$99,251
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4204121177
NRMP Code:
1652420A0; 1652420R0
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
151
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Judy Squires
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/27/2025 - 1/15/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1652420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UPMC Presbyterian
Primary Teaching Site:
UPMC Presbyterian
Contact Person:
Trish Martino
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10
PGY-4:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
12.8%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
15th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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