UPMC Medical Education Program

Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty:Family medicine/Psychiatry

ACGME Code:7204144015

NRMP Code:1652720C2, 1652720C3

Status:Initial Accreditation

Overview

Program Overview and Philosophy

The UPMC Medical Education Program in Pittsburgh, PA offers a distinctive residency in combined Family Medicine and Psychiatry1. As one of only ten such programs nationwide, this five-year residency is designed to equip residents with the comprehensive skills necessary to deliver both medical and psychiatric care1. The program’s philosophy emphasizes the integration of family medicine and psychiatry to provide holistic healthcare, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the complex needs of their patients in diverse community settings1. The training is conducted through a collaboration among several UPMC facilities, including UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital1.

Curriculum and Rotations

Curriculum Structure

The program’s curriculum is structured to integrate rotations in both family medicine and psychiatry, ensuring residents receive a balanced and thorough education in both specialties1. The training spans five years, providing ample time for residents to master the necessary skills1.

Rotations

In their initial year, residents participate in diverse rotations, combining inpatient and outpatient experiences. These include:

Inpatient family medicine
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Obstetrics
Inpatient surgery
Outpatient pediatrics
Outpatient gynecology
Inpatient dual-diagnosis psychiatry
Neurology
Emergency psychiatry

These rotations take place at UPMC McKeesport and UPMC St. Margaret for family medicine, and at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital for psychiatry1. The curriculum is strengthened by formal teaching sessions, which include weekly clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and journal clubs, all emphasizing an evidence-based medicine approach1.

Training Sites and Facilities

Training within the UPMC Medical Education Program utilizes several state-of-the-art facilities:

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital: This facility is renowned for its excellence in mental health programs, providing residents with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care1.
UPMC St. Margaret: Known for its focus on acute care and comprehensive services, this site provides training in family medicine, geriatrics, oncology, orthopedics, and rehabilitative care2.
UPMC McKeesport: Offers specialized services such as heart and vascular care, imaging, and digestive health, contributing to the diverse family medicine training residents receive2.

Application Requirements and Competitiveness

Applicants to the UPMC Medical Education Program should demonstrate a strong commitment to the combined practice of family medicine and psychiatry. The selection process is competitive, seeking individuals who are capable of thriving in a rigorous and integrated training environment. Specific requirements are not detailed in the provided information.

Visa Support

Information regarding visa support for international graduates is not provided in the current documentation. Applicants are encouraged to inquire directly with the program for specific policies and support available for international medical graduates.

Research Opportunities

The UPMC Medical Education Program places a strong emphasis on scholarly activity, offering numerous opportunities for residents to engage in research. Residents and faculty frequently contribute to leading medical journals and present at national conferences2. While specific research projects in family medicine and psychiatry are available, details are not provided in the current summary.

Unique Program Features

A hallmark of the UPMC Medical Education Program is its integration of medical and psychiatric training, which enables graduates to deliver comprehensive care effectively in community settings1. The program offers diverse experiential learning through its combined curriculum, providing exposure to both family medicine and psychiatry. Additional opportunities for specialization include tracks such as Family Medicine in McKeesport and the Academic Administrator Clinician Educator Track1.

Fellowship Opportunities

Information regarding fellowship opportunities following the residency is not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. However, the comprehensive training residents receive positions them well for pursuing fellowships in various subspecialties if desired.

Resident Wellness and Support

Resident wellness and support systems are recognized as fundamental components of successful residency programs. While specific wellness initiatives or support systems within this program are not detailed in the provided materials, it is implicit that UPMC’s comprehensive training environment likely includes resources to support resident well-being throughout their training journey.

Web sources

1. Combined Family Medicine Psychiatry 2. Family Medicine Residency 3. General Psychiatry 4. Graduate Medical Education 5. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 6. Clinical Family Medicine

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Program data

ACGME History ^[3]

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation2

Full accreditation0

Continued0

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2025 - 2026	Initial Accreditation	Jul 1, 2025
02	2026 - 2027	Initial Accreditation	Jul 1, 2025

Program

Program Size

2, 2, 2, 2, 2 (5 years)^[1]

Accreditation Status

Initial Accreditation

(Effective: July 1, 2025)

Composition ^[2]

MD · 100%

Training

Fellowship Rate:--

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:11.3X^[1]

Residents Career Path ^[2]

Full-time Practice · 40%

Academic · 60%

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: No Limit^[1]

First Year Paid Vacation: 17 days^[1]

First Year Salary: $68,895^[1]

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 24 hours ^[1]

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 60 hours^[1]

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: --

Visa Sponsorship:H1B, J1, F1^[2]

YOG Cutoff:10^[1]

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

20%

Duke University School of Medicine

10%

Albany Medical College

10%

Emory University School of Medicine

10%

Indiana University School of Medicine

Incoming Schools % Tree Map

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

No data available for USMLE STEP 2 CK Score

No 2026 Applicant & Interview Insights available for this program.

Note: The AIR (Applicant Interview Rate) is calculated as the percentage of applicants in each category who were offered interviews. A higher AIR suggests stronger alignment with program preferences, indicating a greater likelihood of the program favoring applicants in this category.

USMLE STEP 2 CK Score ^[2]

No data available for USMLE
STEP 2 CK Score

COMLEX Level 2 Score ^[2]

No data available for COMLEX
Level 2 Score

Match History ^[4]

Track ID: 1652720C2

2020

1 of 1

2021

1 of 1

2022

1 of 1

2023

1 of 1

2024

1 of 1

2025

1 of 1

Track ID: 1652720C3

2020

1 of 1

2021

1 of 1

2022

1 of 1

2023

1 of 1

2024

1 of 1

2025

1 of 1

2026

2 of 2

Filled Position

Unfilled Position

Roster

Publications

2 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

2 Publications (5 yr)

The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry2026

Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Late Life Depression: The Role of Amyloid-β, Cortico-Limbic Volume, and White Matter Hyperintensities.

Emma Rhodes,¹Philip S Insel,²Michelle Kassel,³Maria Kryza-Lacombe,⁴

PMID: 40973605doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2025.08.008

Journal of affective disorders2024

Cognition in older age bipolar disorder: An analysis of archival data across the globe.

Federica Klaus,¹Hui Xin Ng,²Izabela G Barbosa,³Alexandra Beunders,⁴

PMID: 38548199doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.126

Location

Pittsburgh, PA ^[5]

Population

302,971

Median income

$66,219On par

Education

50.5%Above

Employment

61.4%Below

Health

4.9%Above

Age

33On par

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices ^[6]

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Pittsburgh, PA

State - Pennsylvania

United States

1/31/2015

$1,011

$936

$1,193

2/28/2015

$1,010

$923

$1,199

3/31/2015

$1,001

$926

$1,206

4/30/2015

$1,000

$972

$1,213

5/31/2015

$1,006

$974

$1,228

6/30/2015

$1,011

$975

$1,233

7/31/2015

$1,014

$980

$1,235

8/31/2015

$1,016

$985

$1,241

9/30/2015

$1,016

$987

$1,245

10/31/2015

$1,022

$989

$1,253

11/30/2015

$1,026

$988

$1,259

12/31/2015

$1,031

$988

$1,263

1/31/2016

$1,036

$962

$1,275

2/29/2016

$1,035

$983

$1,279

3/31/2016

$1,039

$987

$1,282

4/30/2016

$1,040

$993

$1,285

5/31/2016

$1,039

$996

$1,291

6/30/2016

$1,038

$990

$1,294

7/31/2016

$1,036

$989

$1,295

8/31/2016

$1,035

$989

$1,303

9/30/2016

$1,040

$990

$1,307

10/31/2016

$1,038

$1,022

$1,311

11/30/2016

$1,042

$996

$1,312

12/31/2016

$1,040

$1,015

$1,313

1/31/2017

$1,042

$1,017

$1,317

2/28/2017

$1,046

$1,022

$1,324

3/31/2017

$1,050

$1,027

$1,335

4/30/2017

$1,055

$1,031

$1,346

5/31/2017

$1,058

$1,034

$1,353

6/30/2017

$1,061

$1,036

$1,357

7/31/2017

$1,063

$1,039

$1,359

8/31/2017

$1,068

$1,020

$1,363

9/30/2017

$1,067

$1,022

$1,406

10/31/2017

$1,070

$1,026

$1,414

11/30/2017

$1,069

$1,016

$1,413

12/31/2017

$1,068

$1,036

$1,420

1/31/2018

$1,069

$1,034

$1,422

2/28/2018

$1,074

$1,038

$1,427

3/31/2018

$1,083

$1,010

$1,429

4/30/2018

$1,087

$1,015

$1,434

5/31/2018

$1,090

$1,018

$1,438

6/30/2018

$1,094

$1,020

$1,444

7/31/2018

$1,099

$1,023

$1,449

8/31/2018

$1,100

$1,028

$1,455

9/30/2018

$1,099

$1,033

$1,461

10/31/2018

$1,098

$1,036

$1,465

11/30/2018

$1,104

$1,072

$1,473

12/31/2018

$1,115

$1,076

$1,482

1/31/2019

$1,120

$1,081

$1,492

2/28/2019

$1,122

$1,140

$1,495

3/31/2019

$1,120

$1,144

$1,503

4/30/2019

$1,122

$1,121

$1,509

5/31/2019

$1,126

$1,151

$1,514

6/30/2019

$1,130

$1,157

$1,519

7/31/2019

$1,132

$1,163

$1,526

8/31/2019

$1,138

$1,169

$1,531

9/30/2019

$1,147

$1,172

$1,534

10/31/2019

$1,153

$1,174

$1,541

11/30/2019

$1,157

$1,177

$1,545

12/31/2019

$1,157

$1,202

$1,552

1/31/2020

$1,161

$1,208

$1,560

2/29/2020

$1,164

$1,238

$1,565

3/31/2020

$1,171

$1,243

$1,565

4/30/2020

$1,170

$1,261

$1,566

5/31/2020

$1,170

$1,260

$1,563

6/30/2020

$1,169

$1,238

$1,562

7/31/2020

$1,171

$1,265

$1,571

8/31/2020

$1,171

$1,270

$1,574

9/30/2020

$1,174

$1,276

$1,586

10/31/2020

$1,177

$1,275

$1,593

11/30/2020

$1,179

$1,295

$1,602

12/31/2020

$1,179

$1,295

$1,606

1/31/2021

$1,181

$1,308

$1,613

2/28/2021

$1,188

$1,316

$1,620

3/31/2021

$1,195

$1,318

$1,629

4/30/2021

$1,205

$1,331

$1,649

5/31/2021

$1,214

$1,343

$1,663

6/30/2021

$1,226

$1,357

$1,686

7/31/2021

$1,236

$1,368

$1,707

8/31/2021

$1,247

$1,383

$1,729

9/30/2021

$1,257

$1,440

$1,752

10/31/2021

$1,265

$1,421

$1,767

11/30/2021

$1,275

$1,423

$1,777

12/31/2021

$1,278

$1,441

$1,791

1/31/2022

$1,287

$1,422

$1,800

2/28/2022

$1,290

$1,446

$1,820

3/31/2022

$1,300

$1,474

$1,829

4/30/2022

$1,305

$1,472

$1,841

5/31/2022

$1,313

$1,476

$1,852

6/30/2022

$1,320

$1,487

$1,861

7/31/2022

$1,331

$1,492

$1,868

8/31/2022

$1,341

$1,499

$1,872

9/30/2022

$1,344

$1,504

$1,875

10/31/2022

$1,346

$1,510

$1,873

11/30/2022

$1,345

$1,517

$1,875

12/31/2022

$1,353

$1,533

$1,874

1/31/2023

$1,354

$1,520

$1,877

2/28/2023

$1,361

$1,535

$1,879

3/31/2023

$1,363

$1,530

$1,884

4/30/2023

$1,368

$1,543

$1,886

5/31/2023

$1,372

$1,536

$1,886

6/30/2023

$1,373

$1,526

$1,886

7/31/2023

$1,374

$1,544

$1,891

8/31/2023

$1,374

$1,543

$1,908

9/30/2023

$1,379

$1,543

$1,912

10/31/2023

$1,383

$1,564

$1,916

11/30/2023

$1,389

$1,571

$1,918

12/31/2023

$1,395

$1,564

$1,921

1/31/2024

$1,404

$1,555

$1,928

2/29/2024

$1,411

$1,559

$1,932

3/31/2024

$1,413

$1,566

$1,935

4/30/2024

$1,415

$1,574

$1,942

5/31/2024

$1,419

$1,574

$1,946

6/30/2024

$1,425

$1,581

$1,973

7/31/2024

$1,429

$1,593

$1,958

8/31/2024

$1,438

$1,594

$1,992

9/30/2024

$1,444

$1,593

$1,993

10/31/2024

$1,451

$1,606

$1,995

11/30/2024

$1,450

$1,603

$1,999

12/31/2024

$1,456

$1,616

$2,003

1/31/2025

$1,459

$1,619

$2,006

2/28/2025

$1,463

$1,626

$2,007

3/31/2025

$1,470

$1,615

$2,016

4/30/2025

$1,477

$1,634

$2,019

5/31/2025

$1,482

$1,625

$2,022

6/30/2025

$1,486

$1,624

$2,026

7/31/2025

$1,491

$1,617

$2,029

8/31/2025

$1,493

$1,623

$2,027

9/30/2025

$1,497

$1,619

$2,030

10/31/2025

$1,500

$1,628

$2,052

11/30/2025

$1,509

$1,638

$2,095

12/31/2025

$1,510

$1,614

$2,086

1/31/2026

$1,513

$1,609

$2,160

2/28/2026

$1,515

$1,615

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences ^[7]

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Region - Pittsburgh, PA

State - Pennsylvania

United States

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Living in Pittsburgh, PA

Crime Rate and Safety

Pittsburgh has a slightly higher-than-average crime rate compared to the national average. However, specific neighborhoods within the city vary in safety levels, so it's advisable to research the area where you'll be living.

Fun Activities

Pittsburgh is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, sports events, numerous parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities along its three rivers.

Climate

Pittsburgh experiences all four seasons, with cold winters, warm summers, and beautiful fall foliage.

Races and Population

Pittsburgh is a diverse city with a mix of different races and ethnicities. The city has a population of around 300,000 people.

Education

Pittsburgh is home to several universities and colleges, offering educational opportunities and cultural events.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Pittsburgh is relatively affordable compared to other major cities in the US, particularly in terms of housing.

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Pittsburgh is approximately a 5-hour drive from Philadelphia and a 6-hour drive from New York City. Both cities offer diverse cultural experiences, entertainment, and employment opportunities.

Pros

Vibrant arts and culture scene
affordable cost of living
beautiful outdoor scenery.

Cons

Slightly higher crime rate in some areas
cold winters.

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References

1. Freida - https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/7204144015

2. Residency Explorer - https://www.residencyexplorer.org/Program/GetByIdWithMedicalSpecialty/51bd55ff-d896-afdb-9de6-771cf63fbecd

3. ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS) - https://apps.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search

4. NRMP Results and Data: 2022-2026 Main Residency Match - https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2026/03/program-results-2022-2026/

5. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=160XX00US4261000

6. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

7. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

UPMC Medical Education Program

Overview

Program Overview and Philosophy

Curriculum and Rotations

Curriculum Structure

Rotations

Training Sites and Facilities

Application Requirements and Competitiveness

Visa Support

Research Opportunities

Unique Program Features

Fellowship Opportunities

Resident Wellness and Support

Web sources

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Program data

Program

Training

Quality of Life

Admission

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

Rotation Duration by Site

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

Match History Matched positions of the program in previous years [4]

Roster

Publications

Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Late Life Depression: The Role of Amyloid-β, Cortico-Limbic Volume, and White Matter Hyperintensities.

Cognition in older age bipolar disorder: An analysis of archival data across the globe.

Location

Living in Pittsburgh, PA

Crime Rate and Safety

Fun Activities

Climate

Races and Population

Education

Cost of Living

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Pros

Cons

FAQ

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Nearby programs

Other specialties near Pittsburgh, PA

References

Match History ^[4]