UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Altoona, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 9994100249
- Program director
- Kathleen Sweeney
- Location
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program is a not Available Transitional Year residency program in Altoona, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
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
- Application deadline
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Applications and interviews
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates50%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kathleen Sweeney
- Program coordinator
- Valerie Brumbaugh
- Coordinator phone
- (814) 889-2020
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UPMC Medical Education
501 Howard Avenue Suite F2 Altoona, PA 16601 Open in Google Maps
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital 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/Altoona Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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/Altoona Hospital 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/Altoona Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program located?
UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program is located at 501 Howard Avenue Suite F2 Altoona, PA 16601. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.
Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program?
The program director is Kathleen Sweeney. The program coordinator, Valerie Brumbaugh, is the usual contact for application questions.