UPMC Medical Education Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout UPMC Medical Education Program
- ACGME code
- 4614146104
- Program director
- David Kaczorowski
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 140
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 26.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 40%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 140 applications and invited about 26.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated interview rate of 25.2%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 6% across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 and 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
- 2
- Interview rate
- 26.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates60%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs33%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White53%
- Asian27%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- David Kaczorowski
- Program coordinator
- Patricia Fluhrer
- Coordinator phone
- (412) 647-1167
- Program phone
- (412) 648-6345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UPMC Medical Education
UPMC Presbyterian Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery 200 Lothrop Street Suite C800 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 40% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Program offer?
UPMC Medical Education Program offers 2 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?
UPMC Medical Education Program received 140 applications and interviewed about 26.4% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.
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 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?
UPMC Medical Education Program is located at UPMC Presbyterian Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery 200 Lothrop Street Suite C800 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.
Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?
The program director is David Kaczorowski. The program coordinator, Patricia Fluhrer, is the usual contact for application questions.