UPMC Medical Education Surgical Pathology Program
About This Program
1) Large patient population that draws patients from a large academic and community hospital system - 2) Subspecialty pathology training with attending pathologists recognized as exerts in their fields - 3) Opportunity to do basic science through clinical research projects fully funded by the department - 4) Opportunity to do a mini-fellowship in one pathology subspecialty area after completing core rotations - 5) Opportunity to do a rotation in a high-volume, high-complexity molecular genomic l
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sheldon Ira Bastacky, MD
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Nila Payton
UPMC Presbyterian Univ Hosp
Locations
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology Rm A622
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180
Application Information
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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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jun 23, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.