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Radiation Oncology Residency Program

UPMC Medical Education
Pittsburgh, PA
Continued AccreditationACGME #4304121129UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

UPMC Medical Education is an ACGME-accredited university-based Radiation Oncology residency program in Pittsburgh, PA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 8 residents in training. It reports 75% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $64,314. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
8 residents · 8 approved
PGY-1 salary
$64.3k
IMG percentage
75%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1652430A0

Accredited since 2001 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2009

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1652430A0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “UPMC Medical Education-PA”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
75%
x
US MD
13%
x
DO
13%
x
Women
25%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
55
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
7
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.9
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
6
Support team size

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: UPMC Presbyterian · Pittsburgh, PA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

UPMC Presbyterian

Primary
Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA303 beds

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA321 beds

UPMC St Margaret

Pittsburgh, PA181 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

Median 1BR rent
Median 2BR rent
~$950

53 days on market50% rental listings MoM

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.07%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$76,393
−$2k vs US median
Avg Commute
26 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

John A Vargo, MD, MBA

Associate Professor, Program Director

Program Director

Mr. Robert A Hart, MEd

Academic Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UPMC Medical Education located?
UPMC Medical Education is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
What type of program is UPMC Medical Education?
UPMC Medical Education is a university-based residency program.
Is UPMC Medical Education ACGME-accredited?
Yes — UPMC Medical Education holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at UPMC Medical Education?
UPMC Medical Education has approximately 8 residents in training.
How much is rent near UPMC Medical Education?
Median rent near Pittsburgh, PA is ~$950/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does UPMC Medical Education accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 75% of UPMC Medical Education's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does UPMC Medical Education sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — UPMC Medical Education reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does UPMC Medical Education require?
UPMC Medical Education does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at UPMC Medical Education?
UPMC Medical Education reports a PGY-1 salary of $64,314. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to UPMC Medical Education?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save UPMC Medical Education to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does UPMC Medical Education have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Radiation Oncology residency program positions as they appear.