Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
3404121075
Program director
Amanda Harrington
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
574
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 574 applications and invited about 16.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
16.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White81%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Amanda Harrington
Program coordinator
Stacey Snead-Peterson
Coordinator phone
(412) 232-8949
Program phone
(412) 232-8918
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 3471 Fifth Avenue, Room 910 Kaufmann Bldg Pittsburgh, PA 15213 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 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 Program IMG-friendly?

UPMC Medical Education Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Program offers 5 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?

UPMC Medical Education Program received 574 applications and interviewed about 16.7% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 3471 Fifth Avenue, Room 910 Kaufmann Bldg Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Amanda Harrington. The program coordinator, Stacey Snead-Peterson, is the usual contact for application questions.