Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program

ACGME code
1204112280
Program director
Jacqueline Weaver-Agostoni
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
802
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 802 applications and invited about 23.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% 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.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
23.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates61%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White55%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jacqueline Weaver-Agostoni
Program coordinator
Julie Hess
Coordinator phone
(412) 623-2969
Program phone
(412) 623-2237
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program 5230 Centre Avenue, North Tower, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside 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/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program?

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program received 802 applications and interviewed about 23.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside 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/Presbyterian Shadyside 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/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program located?

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program is located at UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program 5230 Centre Avenue, North Tower, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital Program?

The program director is Jacqueline Weaver-Agostoni. The program coordinator, Julie Hess, is the usual contact for application questions.