4/6/2026
PITTSBURGH – Family Medicine at UPMC St. Margaret recently earned three national and statewide recognitions across resident training, patient experience and physician leadership, continuing to set the standard for comprehensive, community-focused care and medical education.
The UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program ranks No. 1 in Pennsylvania for the third consecutive year by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), based on the aggregate performance of graduating residents on their board certification exam over a five-year period. The program ranked first among 60 family medicine residency programs in Pennsylvania and placed in the top 2 percent nationally, ranking 15th nationally out of 840 programs in the United States.
“The impressive performance of our residents reflects the strong clinical training they receive at UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens and UPMC Children’s,” said Jonathan Han, M.D., program director, UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program. “Our residents thrive in the learning environment provided by our dedicated and talented faculty and specialists, the strong support of our medical education staff, family health centers and UPMC St. Margaret.”
Residents participate in a longitudinal board preparation curriculum and attend a comprehensive board review course led by Rich Bruehlman, M.D., associate program director. In recent years, the course has expanded its reach, inviting residents and faculty from across Pennsylvania to participate virtually.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and residents who shape the next generation of family medicine providers,” said Andrew Ritchie, president, UPMC St. Margaret. “With the largest program in the top 15 nationally, we are here to provide the highest quality training for our residents, who deliver exceptional care and compassionate service to our families locally and across the region.”
UPMC Renaissance Family Practice Recognized for Top Patient Experiences Nationally
That same commitment to excellence extends beyond education and into the patient experience. UPMC Renaissance Family Practice, a primary care practice where UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program residents care for patients, was recognized among the nation’s top performers in patient experience, earning the 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award®. The award honors organizations that rank in the top 5% nationally for patient experiences over a one-year period.
Ritchie shares, “This recognition reflects the focus of our teams across the UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine program to build trusted relationships with their patients and deliver compassionate, high-quality care at every visit.”
Yearlong post-visit patient survey results rank the experience at UPMC Renaissance Family Practice consistently in the 95th percentile compared to practices nationwide.
2026 Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Exemplary Teacher of the Year Honor
Further reinforcing UPMC St. Margaret’s leadership in family medicine, the department recently celebrated Karen Moyer, M.D., board-certified family medicine physician, who received the 2026 Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award, honoring family physicians who demonstrate outstanding commitment to teaching, mentorship and advancing the specialty of family medicine.
“For our communities, we are proud to provide top- tier patient experiences and medical education with compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring our residents and physician leaders are well prepared to shape the future of the profession and serve families across western Pennsylvania.
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