SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program

ACGME code
4404112305
Program director
Kurt Stahlfeld
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,267
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,267 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% 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 70 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White60%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%

Contact and location

Program director
Kurt Stahlfeld
Program coordinator
Danielle McKeever
Coordinator phone
(412) 232-5528
Program phone
(412) 232-8097
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Mercy Department of Surgery 1400 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education/Mercy 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/Mercy Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at UPMC Medical Education/Mercy 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/Mercy Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education/Mercy 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/Mercy Program's Step 2 CK minimum. 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/Mercy Program located?

UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program is located at UPMC Mercy Department of Surgery 1400 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education/Mercy Program?

The program director is Kurt Stahlfeld. The program coordinator, Danielle McKeever, is the usual contact for application questions.

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