AnesthesiologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
0404121139
Program director
Michael Best
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
905
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 905 applications and invited about 19.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
19.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White71%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Best
Program coordinator
Barb Chismar
Coordinator phone
(412) 692-4505
Program phone
(412) 215-8461
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 402 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UPMC Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Program offers 20 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?

UPMC Medical Education Program received 905 applications and interviewed about 19.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UPMC Medical Education Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 402 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Michael Best. The program coordinator, Barb Chismar, is the usual contact for application questions.

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