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UPMC Medical Education Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
3004121324
Program director
Marie DeFrances
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
686
Latest cycle
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 686 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White75%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%

Contact and location

Program director
Marie DeFrances
Program coordinator
Allison Torres
Coordinator phone
(412) 802-6014
Program phone
(412) 802-6013
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

Department of Pathology Residency Program A711 Scaife Hall 3550 Terrace Street Pittsburgh, PA 15261 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 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 14% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Program offers 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at Department of Pathology Residency Program A711 Scaife Hall 3550 Terrace Street Pittsburgh, PA 15261. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Marie DeFrances. The program coordinator, Allison Torres, is the usual contact for application questions.