UPMC Medical Education Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.