UPMC Medical Education
The UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency in Pittsburgh, PA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UPMC/Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh combined Pediatrics/Medical Genetics and Genomics residency, a 48-month program with 24 months of categorical pediatrics and 18 months of medical genetics, approved for four residents and leading to dual ABP and ABMGG eligibility. Clinical and research opportunities are interwoven through training, with formal didactics, small groups and individualized mentoring.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Entry is at PGY-1 or PGY-2 (transfer) through ERAS and NRMP; Step 1 is required with the application and Step 2 by February 15, applications are reviewed late September through December 15 and interviews run late October to mid-January.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Brianna Karp
- brianna.karp@chp.edu
- Phone
- 412-692-7775
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency at a glance
UPMC Medical Education lists its Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The directory holds 2 Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency programs in Pennsylvania, 1 of them in Pittsburgh and 29 across 21 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 2 Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency programs in Pennsylvania use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 26 Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency programs nationwide share that status.
UPMC Medical Education has 78 other programs listed in Pittsburgh: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Addiction Psychiatry, Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics), Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, and Allergy and Immunology, and 72 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at UPMC Medical Education in Pittsburgh
- Addiction Psychiatry fellowship
- Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics) fellowship
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
Other Pennsylvania cities with a listed Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency: Philadelphia.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency?
The directory places it in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How many Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency programs are there in Pennsylvania?
This directory lists 2 in Pennsylvania and 29 nationwide.
How do I apply to the UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency offer?
The directory records 4 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.