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

UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program

ACGME code
1404121368
Program director
Reena Karnik
Location
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% 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 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs95%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White5%
  • Asian5%

Contact and location

Program director
Reena Karnik
Program coordinator
Angela Moran
Coordinator phone
(412) 664-2167
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

Department of Medicine 1500 5th Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

About 100% of residents at UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital 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.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport 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/McKeesport Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program located?

UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine 1500 5th Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

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

The program director is Reena Karnik. The program coordinator, Angela Moran, is the usual contact for application questions.

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