UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
The UPMC Health System is nationally ranked in multiple specialties in the U.S. News and World Report's ranking of America's best hospitals. Our unique program combines the most outstanding elements of the four major academic hospitals. Whether your goal is to pursue primary care med-peds, general academics, or subspecialty fellowship training, our diverse and challenging program will provide you with the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to develop a successful med-peds career. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alexandra Eleanore Mieczkowski, MD, MS, BA
Univ of Pitsburgh Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany M Thomas, MS
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Pitsburgh Med Ctr
MUH N-715
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
45th & Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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 or outside 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 6, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.