Requirements for Residency Program

To apply to UPMC Washington Family Medicine Residency Program, you must:

  • Have passing board scores on USMLE or COMLEX 1 and 2 with three or less attempts total (i.e. only one exam failure will be accepted)
  • Complete your application with the Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Forward your application to UPMC Washington electronically thru  Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
  • All employees must complete and pass background checks to include Federal, State, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse as required for licensure and employment
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Association of American Medical Colleges

IMG Requirements

To apply to UPMC Washington Family Medicine Residency Program, you must:

  • Have passing board scores on USMLE or COMLEX 1 and 2 with three or less attempts total (i.e. only one exam failure will be accepted)
  • Complete your application with the Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Forward your application to UPMC Washington electronically thru  Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
  • Have six months U.S. clinical experience in a university or hospital residency
  • All employees must complete and pass background checks to include Federal, State, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse as required for licensure and employment
Preference is given to individuals who have graduated within the last two years. We can employ physicians with a J-1 visa

(At this time UPMC Washington Family Medicine Residency Program is not able to sponsor applicants in need of H1-B visas.)

Interviews

Interviews are held virtually and are scheduled by appointment thru Thalamus.

Applicants have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a current resident as well as a faculty member and the Program Director. An optional in-person event that includes a tour of the hospital and office will be offered at a later date.

Choosing the right residency program is a critical decision in your professional career. Careful evaluation of the teaching program, hospital, residents, lifestyle, and geographical location are important factors in making the best choice.

A knowledgeable and energetic faculty, high-caliber residents, and a medical staff that enjoys teaching are just a few reasons to select the UPMC Washington Family Medicine Residency Program. The comfortable, friendly, intimate atmosphere makes the choice even easier. Well over 300 board certified, practicing graduates are proof of this patented formula for developing excellent, high quality, family doctors. UPMC Washington’s Family Medicine Residency Program is one by which to measure others. See for yourself.