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UPMC Medical Education Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$71,307
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4804121135
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
46

Contact Information

Stephen Vanostrand Jackman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
00
Female Faculty:
12%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UPMC Urology Program offers a high-volume surgical experience covering the breadth of urology with a large 75% subspecialty trained clinical faculty. Our 4-member PhD faculty and multiple collaborators ensure an active research experience.

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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

26 weeks

Salary Progression

$71,307
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Pittsburgh, PA
Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

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
20.9%

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

Nominal Salary
$71,307
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$96,361
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4804121135
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
46
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Stephen Vanostrand Jackman
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/25/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/9/2027
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:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 15
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UPMC Presbyterian
Primary Teaching Site:
UPMC Presbyterian
Contact Person:
Kerri Thompson
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
0
Unpaid Leave Days:
91

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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