Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) Program
About This Program
The Allegheny Health Network thoracic fellowship program comprises training in cardiac, general thoracic, thoracic aortic and vascular/endovascular surgery, cardiac transplant, mechanical cardiac assist, robotic surgery, TAVR. Critical care support is provided 24/7.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Walter Edward Mcgregor, BA, MD
Allegheny General Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Amy Fletcher, BA
Allegheny General Hosp
Locations
Allegheny General Hosp
14th Fl South Tower
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
45th & Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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 from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.