UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital
The UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Internal Medicine residency in McKeesport, PA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UPMC McKeesport three-year categorical internal medicine residency, with 13 residents per year. UPMC has announced the program will not recruit new residents and will graduate its final class in summer 2027.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- IMPORTANT: UPMC states that the program will not be recruiting new residents for future classes and will graduate its final internal medicine class in the summer of 2027.
- A 13-block schedule of 2-4 week rotations; about half of rotations are at UPMC McKeesport and half at UPMC East; continuity clinic one half-day per week.
- Didactics include daily noon conference, biweekly Medical Grand Rounds, morning report, monthly journal club, CPC and M&M, and an annual spring Research Day.
- The program reports over a 90% board passage rate over the past 10 years.
- Benefits include three weeks of vacation plus 5 days of paid time off, a $1,000-$1,500 annual educational stipend, up to $2,500 relocation, free parking and free access to a fitness center.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Reena Karnik, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Fritz Lubin, MD
- Academic Manager
- Angela Moran
- GME Manager
- Lili Gricus
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
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
How do I apply to the UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Internal Medicine 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/McKeesport Hospital Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the UPMC Medical Education/McKeesport Hospital Internal Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 13 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/McKeesport Hospital Internal Medicine 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.