UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
This program offers a comprehensive training in all forms of abuse and neglect, with emphasis on learning to provide effective court testimony. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is widely acknowledged as one of the leading children's hospitals in the nation and offers multiple opportunities for fostering excellence in clinical care and research. The program offers excellent benefits in an affordable city with vibrant neighborhoods, festivals, museums, concerts, sporting events, and more.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Michelle Clayton
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Primary Program Contact
Melanie Claypoole
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Locations
45th & Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Another matching program
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
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 3, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.