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UPMC Medical Education Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
4404100002
Program director
William Childers
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
916
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 916 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates69%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White84%
  • Asian3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
William Childers
Program coordinator
JoAnn Ross
Coordinator phone
(717) 231-8755
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

111 South Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

UPMC Medical Education Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is UPMC Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

About 22% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?

UPMC Medical Education Program received 916 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 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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at 111 South Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is William Childers. The program coordinator, JoAnn Ross, is the usual contact for application questions.

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