UPMC Medical Education Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#56
Specialty Rank
$69,214
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#56
Dermatology Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0804111081
- NRMP Code:
- 1652080A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Education program in dermatology trains physicians to be experts in diagnosing and treating disease of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,214
PGY-1
$69,214
PGY-2
$72,003
PGY-3
$74,523
PGY-4
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 21.5%
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:
- 0804111081
- NRMP Code:
- 1652080A0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ellen Koch
- Email:
- ackermand@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/12/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Contact Person:
- Deborah Anne Ackerman
- Contact Email:
- ackermand@upmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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