UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
Surgical Critical Care Fellows will gain in-depth clinical knowledge and technical skills necessary to care for critically ill patients. Areas of focus include general trauma, neurotrauma, abdominal organ transplantation, burn care and neurovascular and cardiothoracic critical care. Fellows also participate in three months of operative experiences on the Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Service, which has more than 4,000 admissions each year. Trainees will be part of our pioneering unique Multidiscipli
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christine Leeper, MD
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Mackenzie Coffy
UPMC Critical Care Medicine
Locations
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
6th Floor, Scaife Hall
3550 Terrace St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2500
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
University Dr C
Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1001
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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 for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.