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Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (WPH) Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#103
Specialty Rank
$67,690
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
#103
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2204111261
NRMP Code:
1659220C0J1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
72

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
64
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
29
0
Part-Time Physicians:
8
Female Faculty:
71.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Taking place almost exclusively at West Penn Hospital, our blended academic/community-based residency offers robust clinical volume in normal & high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecologic subspecialties. A Ryan Foundation Program since 2017, we are committed to providing exceptional education in family planning care. We provide complex family planning services for many women in the region in our own institution as well as two freestanding clinics.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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)
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,690
PGY-1
$69,561
PGY-2
$71,458
PGY-3
$74,699
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

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
22.0%(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
$67,690
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,473
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2204111261
NRMP Code:
1659220C0J1
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
72
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Erin Seifert Lavelle
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/1/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/30/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1659220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
West Penn Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
West Penn Hospital
Contact Person:
Vicki Bassett

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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