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

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program

ACGME code
1404111365
Program director
Ravinder Dhatt
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
Applicants
4,209
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,209 applications and invited about 7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 73% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
19
Interview rate
7%
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 graduates28%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs64%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men26%
  • White21%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Ravinder Dhatt
Program coordinator
Michelle Baia
Coordinator phone
(717) 231-8532
Program phone
(216) 577-3923
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Harrisburg Department of Medicine PO Box 8700 Harrisburg, PA 17105 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) 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 (Harrisburg) Program IMG-friendly?

About 73% of residents at UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program offers 19 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program?

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program received 4,209 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) 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 (Harrisburg) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program located?

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program is located at UPMC Harrisburg Department of Medicine PO Box 8700 Harrisburg, PA 17105. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

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

The program director is Ravinder Dhatt. The program coordinator, Michelle Baia, is the usual contact for application questions.

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