Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
1404121504
Program director
Andrea Carter
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
53
First-year spots
Applicants
4,190
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 53 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,190 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research 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
53
Interview rate
16.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men44%
  • White48%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrea Carter
Program coordinator
Mary Margaret Populo
Coordinator phone
(412) 692-4947
Program phone
(412) 648-6829
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC Montefiore, N715 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Program offers 53 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 53 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?

UPMC Medical Education Program received 4,190 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education 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 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 Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC Montefiore, N715 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Andrea Carter. The program coordinator, Mary Margaret Populo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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