Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
As a core residency program of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, our residents are trained by world-class faculty and benefit from robust academic surgical training and access to research opportunities. At the same time, we pride ourselves on developing exceptional clinical surgeons via the unique community-based training environment at UPMC Mercy. Our program is close-knit and collegial, with 4 categorical residents per class year in addition to 5 preliminary PGY-1 residents.
Total Program Size
9
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
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
1649440C0
1649440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
111
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
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
13
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.20
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404112305
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Kurt
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Stahlfeld
Degrees
MD
Address
UPMC Mercy
Dept of Surgery
1400 Locust St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.985621 40.436208)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Danielle
Middle Name
L
Last Name
McKeever
Degrees
MS
Address
UPMC Mercy
Dept of Surgery
1400 Locust St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.985621 40.436208)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.00
% IMG
1.30
% DO
10.60
% Female
46.60
% Male
53.30
Total Physician
28
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,258 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $67,542 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $69,905 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $72,352 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $74,884 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
25
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
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
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
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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