UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program
About This Program
This 1-2 year fellowship program emphasizes a well-balanced training experience between structured didactics, scholarly activities, and clinical experience. We are a Level IV epilepsy center equipped with the most advance imaging technology including MEG and training includes EEG learning in all settings. 8 adult EMU, 8 Pediatric EMU beds, intracranial Stero EEG, and Neurostimulation program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran, MD
Univ of Pittsburgh Physicians
Primary Program Contact
Audrey Rohe
UPMC Medical Education
Locations
Univ of Pittsburgh Physicians
Ste 811
3471 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3232
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
45th & Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - May 4, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.