UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Altoona, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1204111260
- Program director
- Kathleen Woods
- Location
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 828
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 29%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Altoona, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 828 applications and invited about 16.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.
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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 16.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates4%
- US DO graduates67%
- US IMGs8%
- Non-US IMGs21%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men38%
- White58%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kathleen Woods
- Program coordinator
- Valerie Brumbaugh
- Coordinator phone
- (814) 889-2020
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UPMC Medical Education
501 Howard Avenue, Suite F2 Altoona, PA 16601 Open in Google Maps
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital 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/Altoona Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 29% of residents at UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program offer?
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program?
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program received 828 applications and interviewed about 16.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital 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/Altoona Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program located?
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program is located at 501 Howard Avenue, Suite F2 Altoona, PA 16601. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.
Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program?
The program director is Kathleen Woods. The program coordinator, Valerie Brumbaugh, is the usual contact for application questions.