Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1652331F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
14
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
85
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3314113026
Beeper or Home Call
26
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Daniel
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Kietz
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
UPMC Children's Hosp Pittsburgh
Faculty Pavilion Rm 3115
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.953107 40.467566)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Beckie
Last Name
Pomycala
Address
Children's Hosp Pittsburgh UPMC
Faculty Pavilion 3rd Fl
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
Yes
% USMD
69.40
% IMG
30.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
69.40
% Male
30.50
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
60.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $72,352 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $74,884 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $77,505 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
0
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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