Transitional YearUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

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

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
9994100115
Program director
Julie McCausland
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,063
Latest cycle
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,063 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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.

  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

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

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White80%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie McCausland
Program coordinator
Mary Margaret Populo
Coordinator phone
(412) 692-4947
Program phone
(412) 647-3078
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 200 Lothrop Street UPMC Montefiore N715 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 20% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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. UPMC Medical Education Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 200 Lothrop Street UPMC Montefiore N715 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Julie McCausland. The program coordinator, Mary Margaret Populo, is the usual contact for application questions.