UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Harrisburg, PA(Harrisburg, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#154
Specialty Rank
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#154
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604100215
- NRMP Code:
- 1615260C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,962
PGY-1
$73,446
PGY-2
$76,017
PGY-3
$78,677
PGY-4
$81,431
PGY-5
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $265K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
11.45
Gas (per gallon)
$4.09
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604100215
- NRMP Code:
- 1615260C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Timothy Sean Ackerman
- Email:
- luzc@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
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:
- 1615260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Community Osteopathic
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Community Osteopathic
- Contact Person:
- Carlin Luz
- Contact Email:
- luzc@upmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Visa Sponsorship
- H1B, J1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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