UPMC Medical Education Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#31
Specialty Rank
$64,314
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
#31
Radiation oncology Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4304121129
- NRMP Code:
- 1652430A0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 91
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 26.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide a broad and deep clinical experience including specialized procedures such as interstitial, intracavitary, eye plaque brachytherapy, SBRT and reirradiation. We strive to provide an environment supportive of one-on-one bedside teaching as well as a strong didactic curriculum with protected time for twice-weekly clinical conferences and weekly radiobiology and physics lectures. Our PGY4 residents have protected research time with the opportunity to rotate in one of 5 NIH funded labs.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
40 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,314
PGY-1
$64,314
PGY-2
$66,581
PGY-3
$68,890
PGY-4
$71,302
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
- 74(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $271K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.2%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4304121129
- NRMP Code:
- 1652430A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 91
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Austin Vargo
- Email:
- Vargoja4@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2025 - 1/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/17/2025 - 2/13/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Contact Person:
- Susannah Ellsworth
- Contact Email:
- ellsworths3@upmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 28th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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