Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program

Transitional Year residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education.

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About St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program

ACGME code
9994100003
Program director
Patrick Sleckman
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
821
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education.

In the latest application cycle the program received 821 applications and invited about 15.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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

Interview rate
15.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White20%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American30%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Patrick Sleckman
Program coordinator
Leslie Chabala
Coordinator phone
(412) 942-6270
Program phone
(412) 942-8500
Sponsoring institution
St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education

1000 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Open in Google Maps

St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

St. Clair Health Graduate 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 St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program?

St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program received 821 applications and interviewed about 15.2% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St. Clair Health Graduate 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 St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program located?

St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program is located at 1000 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Its sponsoring institution is St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education.

Who is the program director of St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program?

The program director is Patrick Sleckman. The program coordinator, Leslie Chabala, is the usual contact for application questions.