Emergency MedicineCommunity-based

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program

ACGME code
1104100203
Program director
Justin Puller
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 49 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates72%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White78%
  • Asian6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Justin Puller
Program coordinator
Haylee Esposito
Coordinator phone
(184) 877-5691
Program phone
(814) 877-2594
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

201 State Street Erie, PA 16550 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program sponsor visas?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education (Erie) 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 (Erie) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program located?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program is located at 201 State Street Erie, PA 16550. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program?

The program director is Justin Puller. The program coordinator, Haylee Esposito, is the usual contact for application questions.