Transitional YearNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program

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

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About 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
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.