UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Williamsport, PA(Williamsport, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#590
Specialty Rank
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#590
Family Medicine Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100004
- NRMP Code:
- 2336120C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 18
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UPMC Rural Family Medicine Program is a 1+2 integrated rural training program in northcentral Pennsylvania. The program has two tracks, UPMC Cole and UPMC Wellsboro. PGY1 will be at UPMC Williamsport integrated with the UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency. For PGY2 and PGY3 residents will go to one of the two tracks for an immersive rural family medicine experience. The program is designed to prepare residents to work in rural, underserved communities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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: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
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $224K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $54K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
10.19
Gas (per gallon)
$3.64
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100004
- NRMP Code:
- 2336120C1
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John N Boll
- Email:
- bolljn@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- 2336120C1, 2336120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Wellsboro
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Wellsboro
- Contact Person:
- Alyssa K Bedison
- Contact Email:
- bedisonak@upmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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