DermatologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

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

See how you match

About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
0804111081
Program director
Ellen Koch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
359
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 359 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year.

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.

  • Residents' medical schools and countries

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is UPMC Medical Education Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White33%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Ellen Koch
Program coordinator
Deborah Ackerman
Coordinator phone
(412) 647-4279
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh 200 Lothrop Street 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?

UPMC Medical Education Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% 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 6 first-year Dermatology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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. UPMC Medical Education Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Ellen Koch. The program coordinator, Deborah Ackerman, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Dermatology programs nearby