Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
4204121177
Program director
Nikhil Amesur
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
805
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

In the latest application cycle the program received 805 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 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

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Applications and interviews

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed55%
  • Silver signal: interviewed57%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
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 graduates8%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White60%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Nikhil Amesur
Program coordinator
Trish Martino
Coordinator phone
(412) 647-7338
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Office of GME 200 Lothrop Street Suite E-174 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 8% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?

UPMC Medical Education Program received 805 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at UPMC Medical Education Program?

Applicants who sent UPMC Medical Education Program a gold signal received interviews about 55% of the time, silver signals about 57%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at UPMC Office of GME 200 Lothrop Street Suite E-174 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Nikhil Amesur. The program coordinator, Trish Martino, is the usual contact for application questions.

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