Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program

ACGME code
2604100215
Program director
Timothy Ackerman
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
381
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 381 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White92%
  • Asian12%

Contact and location

Program director
Timothy Ackerman
Program coordinator
Holly Thomas
Coordinator phone
(717) 231-8494
Program phone
(717) 657-7525
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Community Osteopathic 4300 Londonderry Road Harrisburg, PA 17109 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program sponsor visas?

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program IMG-friendly?

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program?

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program received 381 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program located?

UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg) Program is located at UPMC Community Osteopathic 4300 Londonderry Road Harrisburg, PA 17109. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

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

The program director is Timothy Ackerman. The program coordinator, Holly Thomas, is the usual contact for application questions.