NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program

ACGME code
1804121103
Program director
Ajitesh Ojha
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,001
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,001 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
9
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates61%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White47%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ajitesh Ojha
Program coordinator
Summer Eckhart
Coordinator phone
(412) 647-7516
Program phone
(440) 503-7249
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 811 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program sponsor visas?

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

About 11% of residents at UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program offers 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program?

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program received 1,001 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) 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 (Pittsburgh) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program?

Applicants who sent UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program located?

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program is located at University of Pittsburgh 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 811 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

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

The program director is Ajitesh Ojha. The program coordinator, Summer Eckhart, is the usual contact for application questions.

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