UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
Residents in our Combined Family Medicine Psychiatry residency training program at the University of Pittsburgh acquire the knowledge and skills of both a family physician and a psychiatrist. Graduates of this five-year program have the ability to provide compassionate and effective care for their patients from an integrated physical and behavioral health perspective.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael John Travis, MD
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Meghan Wander, MPA
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hosp
Locations
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
8th Floor - Office of Residency Training
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2561
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
815 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15215-3399
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 25, 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-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 17 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.