Web Address
https://www.neurology.pitt.edu
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

This 1-2-year fellowship program emphasizes a well-balanced training experience between structured didactics, scholarly activities, and clinical experience. We are a Level IV epilepsy center and training includes EEG learning in all settings, 8 adult and 8 Pediatric EMU beds, intracranial Stero EEG along with EMG training in AANEM-certified EMG Laboratory through one-to-one teaching by skilled EMG technicians and attending physicians.

Total Program Size
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1652187F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
7
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Interview period 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
56
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
42
Primary teaching site
UPMC Presbyterian
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1874121065
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Vijayalakshmi
Last Name
Rajasekaran
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Pittsburgh Physicians
Ste 811
3471 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-79.960519 40.440478)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Audrey
Last Name
Rohe
Address

Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Kaufmann Med Bldg Ste 1213
3471 5th Ave Ste 1002
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3221
United States

Phone
4126477654
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-79.960664 40.440496)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
22.20
% IMG
58.30
% DO
19.40
% Female
30.60
% Male
69.40
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.00
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 1 Array
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5 $81,431 20 999
Year 6 $84,281 20 999
Total Positions
4
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
4