UPMC Medical Education Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Pittsburgh, PALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
12%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (72 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$79K-$96K

Year 3 through Year 8

Year 3
$78,671
Year 4
$81,818
Year 5
$85,091
Year 6
$88,495
Year 7
$92,034
Year 8
$95,716

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28
Sick DaysNGO