UPMC Medical Education Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Farrell, PA(Farrell, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
57.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100703
- NRMP Code:
- 1652120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 54
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This dually accredited program leads eligible candidates to Board Certification. We provide quality, patient-centered care across all ages & in any clinical setting. Our program features direct, one-on-one interaction with specialists as well as a strong team of experienced, passionate family medicine faculty. Our graduates serve communities in Western PA & throughout the USA in traditional family medicine, outpatient only, hospitalist, ER, & urgent care practices.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 67(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $264K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $58K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
32°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
8.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100703
- NRMP Code:
- 1652120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 54
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Martin Johns
- Email:
- johnsmg@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 2/5/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Horizon
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Horizon
- Contact Person:
- Aleesa Foltz
- Contact Email:
- foltzaa@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)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 57.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 41st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 42.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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