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UPMC Medical Education Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
179
Positions
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
13.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404121504
NRMP Code:
1652140C2
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
179
Interviews:
550

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
26
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
273
0
Part-Time Physicians:
9
Female Faculty:
8.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

At the UPMC Internal Medicine Residency Program, we are dedicated to developing leaders in academic medicine through rigorous clinical training, individualized pathways, and dedicated mentorship. Our residents care for a complex, diverse patient population while advancing science, education, and evidence-based care. UPMC offers a dynamic, supportive environment to grow as a clinician, scientist, educator, and leader.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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

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Salary Progression

$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,803
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
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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
21.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
152K
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
$68,895
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$93,101
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404121504
NRMP Code:
1652140C2
Total Positions:
179
Interviews:
550
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Andrea E Carter
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
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:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1652140C0, 1652140C1, 1652140C2, 1652140C3, 1652140C4, 1652140P0, 1652140C5

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UPMC Presbyterian
Primary Teaching Site:
UPMC Presbyterian
Contact Person:
Mary Margaret Populo
Contact Email:
domres@mail.pitt.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
61
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:61
PGY-2:59
PGY-3:59

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, F-1
IMG Percentage
13.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
11th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.6%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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