UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Farrell, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1204100703
- Program director
- Martin Johns
- Location
- Farrell, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,494
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 5.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 53%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Farrell, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,494 applications and invited about 5.3% 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 53% 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 72 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 5.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates47%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs53%
Demographics
- Women59%
- Men41%
- White53%
- Asian41%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Martin Johns
- Program coordinator
- Aleesa Foltz
- Coordinator phone
- (724) 983-7507
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UPMC Medical Education
2200 Memorial Drive Farrell, PA 16121 Open in Google Maps
UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. UPMC Medical Education/Horizon 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/Horizon Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 53% of residents at UPMC Medical Education/Horizon 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/Horizon Hospital Program offer?
UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program?
UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program received 1,494 applications and interviewed about 5.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education/Horizon 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/Horizon 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/Horizon Hospital Program located?
UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program is located at 2200 Memorial Drive Farrell, PA 16121. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.
Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education/Horizon Hospital Program?
The program director is Martin Johns. The program coordinator, Aleesa Foltz, is the usual contact for application questions.