UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew John Nowalk, MD, PhD, BS
UPMC Children's Hosp Pittsburgh
Primary Program Contact
Vandra L Robinson, MEd
UPMC Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh
Locations
UPMC Children's Hosp Pittsburgh
AOB Ste 5400
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 12, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 8, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 11, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.