The General Surgery residency program at UPMC Horizon is approved for two categorical residents per year for five clinical years.
All applications are handled through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Completed Application Includes:
Completed MyERAS Application
Personal Statement
Official Medical School Transcripts
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE or Dean's letter)
Three Letters of Recommendation
USMLE/COMLEX Transcripts
We do not have a minimum USMLE/COMLEX score requirement, but all scores must be passing.
All international medical school graduates must hold a current and valid ECFMG certificate in order for their application to be considered complete. The preferred visa for training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Medical Education Program is the J-1 visa sponsored through the ECFMG for residency/fellowship training.
General Surgery Residency Program Interview Agenda
The Interview day will begin on Fridays around 8 a.m. with applicants participating in a portion of the core didactic lectures followed by a tour of the hospital. The applicants will have lunch with the Program Director, faculty, and residents, followed by individual interviews (20 minutes per panel interview) with a faculty panel. The interview day will end with an optional dinner at a local restaurant around 6 p.m. with residents.