Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

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

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About 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
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.