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Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program

Surgery residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium.

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About Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program

ACGME code
4404112303
Program director
Casey Allen
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,177
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,177 applications and invited about 7.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
7.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White78%
  • Asian22%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Casey Allen
Program coordinator
Michael Campbell
Coordinator phone
(412) 359-3269
Program phone
(702) 526-0006
Sponsoring institution
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium

Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue Department of Surgery Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Open in Google Maps

Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program offer?

Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program?

Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program received 1,177 applications and interviewed about 7.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program located?

Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program is located at Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue Department of Surgery Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Its sponsoring institution is Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium.

Who is the program director of Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program?

The program director is Casey Allen. The program coordinator, Michael Campbell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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