UPMC Medical Education/Altoona Hospital Program
About This Program
Our ACGME-accredited TY program, with osteopathic recognition, thrives in beautiful central PA. We're sponsored by a longstanding family medicine residency, in a 374-bed UPMC system regional hospital. Diverse faculty and residents enjoy a high QOL with low cost of living. Located near Pittsburgh (2 hrs.) & Penn State (30 mins.), our program offers tailored training (3 electives) in a close-knit, friendly team. Hands-on learning awaits you in our community hospital. Visit us at altoonaafp.org.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kathleen Sweeney, DO
UPMC Altoona
Primary Program Contact
Lindsey Richards
UPMC Altoona
Locations
UPMC Altoona
Ste F2
501 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
620 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA 16601-4899
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.