UPMC Medical Education Head and Neck Pathology Program
About This Program
Subspecialty pathology training with attending pathologists recognized as experts in their fields. - Large academic and community hospital system
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Raja Ram Seethala, MD, BS
University of Pittsburgh Med Center Pres
Primary Program Contact
Raja R Seethala, MD
UPMC Presbyterian
Locations
University of Pittsburgh Med Center Pres
Department of Pathology
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 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.