University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chair / Chief
J. Peter Rubin, MD
Program Director
Vu T. Nguyen, MD
Program Coordinator
Michelle Gigliotti
Residents / Year
3
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Program Length
5 years
Research Year
Yes (optional)
Integrated Program Established
-
Residency Program Established
1949
Doximity Rank
Rank by "Reputation" according to the Doximity.com Residency Navigator.
1
Salary
Range from PGY1 to PGY6. For more financial information, see the Lifestyle section.
$59,727-70,594
Independent Residents / Year
2
Fellows / Year
  • 1 Body Contouring
  • 1 Craniofacial
  • 1 Microsurgery
  • 1 Hand
Clinical Sites
  • UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • UPMC Magee - Womens Hospital
  • Hand and UpperEx Center (Wexford Office)
  • UPMC St Margaret
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Pittsburgh)​
  • UPMC Mercy​​
Program Structure
Amount of PRS experience in first three years. PGY4-6 consist of entirely PRS rotations.
  1. 3 months of PRS in PGY1
  2. 7 months of PRS in PGY2
  3. 12 months of PRS in PGY3
Electives
Elective opportunities to explore PRS sub-specialties and professional interests.
10 weeks in PGY6
Cosmetic
Cosmetic/aesthetic experience.
Chief resident clinic, 2 months each in PGY5 and PGY6
Global Surgery
Opportunities to participate in international electives, mission trips, or research.
Residents have done global electives in Asia
Gender Affirmation
Top surgery only
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