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UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program

NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Erie, PA(Erie, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1804100168
NRMP Code:
1611180C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
61

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
00
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

This ACGME program offers a well-rounded neurological education with experience in a variety of subspecialities. Clinical experience provides access to inpatient and outpatient care for patients of all ages. The residents have elective rotations from which they can choose a variety of subspecialties. Residents have an opportunity to be comfortable performing LPs, botulinum toxin injections, interpreting carotid and intracranial Doppler testing, vagal nerve and deep brain stimulator adjustments.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
$76,386
PGY-4
0

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
Erie, PA
Metropolitan Area
Erie, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$232K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$47K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
145K
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.4
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
12.18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.35
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,895
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,766
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1804100168
NRMP Code:
1611180C0STEP
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
61
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Logan Pyle
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/29/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
1611180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UPMC Hamot
Primary Teaching Site:
UPMC Hamot
Contact Person:
Autumn M Geiger
Contact Email:
geigera@upmc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
30th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
55.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

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