UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals Program

The UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals Family Medicine Residency Program in Central Pennsylvania is a three-year program with ACGME accreditation and osteopathic recognition. They offer training in both inpatient and outpatient settings and provide instruction in various procedures such as colonoscopies, skin excisions, and joint injections. The program aims to develop highly qualified and compassionate primary care physicians who can practice in diverse healthcare settings.

One of the highlights of the program is that for over a decade, 100% of residents have passed their boards with scores exceeding the national average. The faculty members are dedicated to creating a collaborative environment that encourages residents to support each other in becoming better physicians. Graduates have successfully matched into fellowships or have entered lucrative family medicine practice contracts along the East Coast.

The program emphasizes providing a superior clinical and educational experience, balancing medical science with a human touch, and fostering effective patient and colleague interactions. Additionally, they offer electives to enhance clinical knowledge and skills, including osteopathic manipulation and various procedural skills. The supportive learning environment extends beyond graduation, leading to successful outcomes in outpatient, inpatient, and administrative roles for graduates.

The program welcomes applications from both osteopathic and allopathic candidates. Residents have the opportunity to train in urban and rural clinic settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations. The program's commitment to training the future generation of family practitioners is evident in its track record of board pass rates and the success of its graduates in various medical fields.