UPMC Graduate Medical Education (GME) Benefits and Stipends

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GME Stipend Levels

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore UPMC ME as a possible training site. The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Western and Central Pennsylvania is low, while our resident and fellow salaries are comparable to our peer institutions including those in large cities. The UPMC ME Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) unanimously approved the stipend levels below.

GMT Medical/Dental

Pharmacy Program

Clinical Psychology (Health Services) Internship and Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship

Trinity Health System Announcement

UPMC and CommonSpirit Health have signed a definitive agreement to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System, including Trinity West, Trinity East, Trinity St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital, Trinity Twin City Medical Center, and associated clinics and residency programs, to UPMC. The transaction is expected to be completed in Fall 2026, pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions.

 While our hospital systems may have different histories, we have always shared a common vision for our training programs. UPMC Medical Education looks forward to continuing that mission in training our future generations of physicians to care for our communities.

Those applying to Trinity Health System’s Emergency Medicine residency program must apply through the Residency Centralized Application Service (ResidencyCAS).  Those applying to Trinity Health System’s Internal Medicine residency program must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Until the transfer of ownership is effective, Trinity Health System’s salary structure, benefits, contract template and policies will apply to residents accepted into those programs.

Following the transfer, UPMC Medical Education’s contract template, policies and benefits will apply to the Trinity residency programs.  Summaries of those can be found here.  Additionally, information pertaining to salary and program specific resources following the transfer can be found on the Trinity Health System website.

We encourage you to revisit the UPMC Medical Education website in early October for updated information.

Helpful GME Program Resources

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• Contact the UPMC GME Office
• UPMC GME Program Stipend and Benefits
• Verify My GME Training
• UPMC Hospitals