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UPMC Medical Education Program

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

ACGME code
3004121324
Program director
Marie DeFrances
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About UPMC Medical Education Program

Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
686
Latest cycle
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$70,962
Per year

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.

First-year residents earn $70,962 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. 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

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
686
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

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%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-16$70,96220Negotiable
PGY-27$73,44620Negotiable
PGY-36$76,01720Negotiable
PGY-48$78,67720Negotiable
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
3
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training95%
  • Other5%

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.

Do program signals help at UPMC Medical Education Program?

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

What is the PGY-1 salary at UPMC Medical Education Program?

First-year residents at UPMC Medical Education Program earn $70,962 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

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.

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