UPMC Medical Education Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#16
Specialty Rank
$73,802
PGY1 Salary
27.3%
IMG %
#16
Child neurology Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854121012
- NRMP Code:
- 1652185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 46
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Female Faculty:
- 73.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Medical Education Pathway prepares residents to become future clinician-educators through teaching, curriculum design, and mentorship. The Global Health Pathway equips residents to address health disparities via global health electives, didactics, and international collaboration, fostering culturally competent care and global engagement.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,802
PGY-1
$63,650
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):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
- 20.2%
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:
- 1854121012
- NRMP Code:
- 1652185C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 46
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ruba Al-Ramadhani
- Email:
- alramadhanir@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2024 - 1/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/25/2024 - 1/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Contact Person:
- Benny Delostrino
- Contact Email:
- pedsresidency@chp.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 27.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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