PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
4004131198
Program director
Michael Travis
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,179
Latest cycle
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,179 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White49%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Travis
Program coordinator
Eric Thut
Coordinator phone
(412) 246-5331
Program phone
(412) 246-5320
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital 3811 O'Hara Street 8th Floor, Office of Residency Training 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?

About 11% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 13 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 13 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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital 3811 O'Hara Street 8th Floor, Office of Residency Training Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Michael Travis. The program coordinator, Eric Thut, is the usual contact for application questions.