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UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#182
Specialty Rank
$68,695
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#182
Emergency Medicine Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104112055
NRMP Code:
1652110C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
290

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
55
Non-Physician Staff:
12
Part-Time Physicians:
11
Female Faculty:
34.1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Pittsburgh emergency medicine residency program has a long-standing history of training leaders in all aspects of the specialty. We seek to provide world-class training in an environment that is both friendly and intellectually rigorous. In addition to a solid core in EM, we provide unmatched exposure to prehospital medicine, toxicology, medical education, and post-cardiac arrest care.

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
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,695
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
00

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: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, 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
21.7%(FREIDA)

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
$68,695
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$92,831
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104112055
NRMP Code:
1652110C0YOG
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
290
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michele Lee
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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
June Start Date:
June 15

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1652110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UPMC Presbyterian
Primary Teaching Site:
UPMC Presbyterian
Contact Person:
Crystal Maki
Contact Email:
makicl@upmc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
16
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:16
PGY-2:16
PGY-3:16

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.1%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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