Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Trainees in neurodevelopmental disabilities have exposure to a wide variety of neurological and developmental problems in a tertiary care setting. There is a 296-bed Children's Hospital with up-to-date neuroimaging, expanded ICUs, ED, 8-bed EMU, and pediatric epilepsy surgery program. Multidisciplinary clinics, leadership training in disabilities (LEND), and mentored research opportunities are highlights of our training program.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1652186C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
8
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.60
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
44
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1864123007
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
8
Program Director
First Name
Jenna
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Gaesser
Degrees
MD
Address
UPMC Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh
AOB Ste 504
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.953107 40.467566)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Benny
Last Name
Delostrino
Suffix
III
Address
UPMC Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh
AOB Ste 5400
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.953107 40.467566)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No answer
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
63.80
% Male
36.10
Total Physician
23
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
69.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $68,241 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $70,629 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $73,102 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $75,660 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
4
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
10
June Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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