SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program

ACGME code
4404121304
Program director
Kenneth Lee
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,584
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,584 applications and invited about 6.4% 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 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
6.4%
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 graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White56%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Kenneth Lee
Program coordinator
Maggie Mrozinski
Coordinator phone
(412) 647-3389
Program phone
(412) 647-0457
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Room F677 PUH 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) 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 (Pittsburgh) Program IMG-friendly?

About 22% of residents at UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program?

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program received 1,584 applications and interviewed about 6.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) 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 (Pittsburgh) 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 UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program located?

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program is located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Room F677 PUH 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program?

The program director is Kenneth Lee. The program coordinator, Maggie Mrozinski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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