UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
With about 150 faculty our department of pathology ranks prominently in NIH funding and has state-of-the-art core genomic and proteomic facilities to nurture developing careers. The division of neuropathology is focused at one site but encompasses greater than 30 hospitals.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Julia K Kofler, MD
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jessica DeWitt, BA
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Presbyterian Hosp Rm S701 Scaife Hall
3550 Terrace St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
45th & Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180
University Dr C
Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1001
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
Data not provided by program
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
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
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-3 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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.