Internal Medicine Residency

Career Goals: I am keeping an open mind as I progress through residency and will apply to the field I enjoy the most.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside because of the teaching environment provided by the program. Both the Attending Physicians and Residents are eager to make sure everyone understands and learns important concepts of medicine. It is also a great place to explore any research interest one may have.

Career Goals: I intend to pursue a fellowship in either cardiology or gastroenterology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I came to Pittsburgh in 2004, and I fell in love with this wonderful city. Pittsburgh has not only high quality education and healthcare but also very beautiful nature and friendly people. I volunteered at UPMC Shadyside throughout my undergraduate years at the University of Pittsburgh, and I still remember the good moments I shared with the friendly patients and hospital staff. I always wanted to return to the place where I volunteered to aid the same community with the best level of care. Also, I am very certain that I will get a comprehensive exposure to my areas of interest with the UPMC Shadyside program’s combination of both community and academic-based healthcare.

Career Goals: I am considering either a fellowship or general medicine as a hospitalist or PCP, essentially keeping all my options open. I hope to experience as many different specialties as possible during my residency and to choose something that I love and am passionate about.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I enjoyed every rotation I had at Shadyside during medical school and knew this was where I belonged. I grew up in Pittsburgh and was so excited to find a program here that I loved. I appreciate the diversity of a community hospital setting with the experiences and resources of a large academic program. The faculty are exceptional teachers and provide a great learning environment. The program is extremely successful in fellowship placement as well as employment directly after residency. Even after just a few weeks here, I know that I made the right choice!

Career Goals: At the present moment, I am considering pursuing a career in Geriatrics.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: After a great rotation at UPMC Shadyside, I strongly felt that I wanted to get my training here. The teaching faculty and staff are very approachable and enthusiastic about education and medicine. The friendly and family-like atmosphere is another reason why I chose Shadyside. It has a senior care center and extensive geriatric exposure during the residency program which will help me to plan my future.

Career Goals: I am currently undecided of my future goals, but am continuing to explore my options.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I attended the University of Pittsburgh for my undergraduate education and quickly fell in love with the city. During medical school I was fortunate to have the opportunity to come back to Pittsburgh and do several clinical rotations at UPMC Shadyside. From the start I was impressed by the quality of the residents I worked with at Shadyside. They were examples of the type of resident I hoped to one day be -- very caring and attentive to their patients, eager to learn, and possessing strong work ethics. Additionally, the camaraderie among the residents was extremely evident, which was important to me considering the amount of time you spend together. Finally, the emphasis on teaching and evidence-based medicine has motivated me to learn as much as I can so that I can become the best physician possible for my patients.

Career Goals: I am still undecided about my career path. But I desire to pursue subspecialty training after I complete my training in internal medicine.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose to be a part of UPMC Shadyside residency program for multiple reasons. First, the unique relationship between the two campuses - Presbyterian and Shadyside, provide a great resource for learning and research. Second, the friendly and supportive faculty and staff in the hospitals and residency program are second to none. Third, I love the city of Pittsburgh with its amazing mix of hills, valleys, and rivers -- nature at its best, especially in the fall.

Career Goals: I plan to pursue a career in Rheumatology or stay in primary care.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: UPMC Shadyside’s Internal Medicine Residency Program is unique in that it offers the opportunity to work in both the university and community settings. The residents and faculty are a close-knit group who are friendly and approachable. I believe that I can achieve all my career goals through this program. Also Pittsburgh is a multicultural city with beautiful landscapes and nice restaurants. I am extremely happy to be a part of UPMC Shadyside.

Career Goals: My goal is to develop a solid foundation in internal medicine and perhaps continue my education by pursuing Hematology/Oncology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I grew up near Pittsburgh and had the opportunity to live and travel broadly. I could not pass up the chance to return to Western PA where I hope to settle and practice. During the interview season I instantly knew that Shadyside was the place for me because of UPMC’s stellar reputation combined with excellent teaching and a friendly and welcoming environment. I truly look forward to my time here!

Career Goals: Currently, I plan on pursuing a fellowship in Gastroenterology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: As a medical student I rotated at UPMC Shadyside. My time there impacted my choice for residency the most because UPMC Shadyside possesses all the components that I was searching for in a residency program. There is a wide diversity of pathology, strong academic and clinical teaching, and incomparable camaraderie among the residents, faculty, and entire staff. Additionally, I grew up in the Pittsburgh area and I am fully aware of what a wonderful place it is. Therefore, I was very excited to find a program that allowed me to return home while receiving impeccable training in the field of internal medicine.

Career Goals: I am interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine as I would love to teach and conduct research. For fellowship I am interested in endocrinology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I was impressed by the overwhelming satisfaction and praise from the residents and the unique educational opportunities that UPMC Shadyside offers through its combination of both community and academia. During my interview, it was obvious to me that the administration takes great measure to take care of the residents. I was convinced that the UPMC Shadyside’s commitment to resident education and welfare, ample research opportunities, strong fellowship match altogether makes it a perfect fit for me.

Career Goals: At the present moment, I plan to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology after completing my residency at UPMC Shadyside. However, I plan to continue to explore my options because my mind may change!

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I grew up in Pittsburgh. For professional and personal reasons, I wanted to stay and train in my hometown so that some day I may be able to establish a practice in my community. I have always been aware of the outstanding reputation of UPMC Shadyside. As a medical student I was fortunate enough to have clinical rotations at Shadyside. I had a wonderful experience. My attendings were incredibly intelligent, inspiring, and encouraging. When I came for my interview, I felt like this was the place where I would be welcome and could thrive. I was drawn to the combination of a community hospital and a large, well-respected academic medical center. There are various training institutions that offer endless career possibilities. I am able to participate in research for Fellowship purposes while also participating in ambulatory rotations out in the community. The learning environment is fun yet cutting-edge. The faculty, support staff, and residents are so caring, welcoming, and helpful. I am excited to work and learn in this wonderful hospital!

Career Goals: At the present time, I am interested in pursuing a career in primary care but I am also thinking about a future fellowship. I have chosen some electives this year to explore my interests and I am confident that this program will give me the opportunity to do what I am really interested in pursuing as a long-term career.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: It is a well reputed hospital with an excellent clinical track record, great teaching faculty and the fact that this hospital is tailored to offer an excellent training in primary care and acute care medicine. I stand impressed by the unique training curriculum and the fact that it’s designed as per the resident's needs. It also gives me the opportunity to rotate through both University and community hospital settings which ultimately will help me gain a wider breath of knowledge and experience during my training and also prepare me to be confident for whatever situation I may have to encounter after my training.

Career Goals: I am considering pursuing a career in Hematology/Oncology or becoming a hospitalist.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside because of the approachable faculty/staff and diverse educational experience. On my interview, I was surprised by how genuinely nice the faculty, residents and staff were. I found that the residents felt comfortable to learn in this environment. I also found that Shadyside’s Internal Medicine program gave residents exposure to a mix of community-based health care and to a large academic center, which made for an exceptional education experience.

Career Goals: Currently exploring my options.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I grew up in Pittsburgh and was already aware of UPMC Shadyside’s great reputation. However, after rotating at the hospital as a student, I realized that UPMC Shadyside was so much more. It has a very unique atmosphere combining a large academic center with the comfort of a community hospital. The camaraderie amongst the residents was more than evident making the environment not only conducive for learning but also fun. The educational opportunities here are endless and I am so excited to working in such a great place!

Career Goals: At the present moment, I am intending on pursuing a Gastroenterology fellowship after I complete my residency at UPMC Shadyside.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: As they say, the people are what make the programs special. At UPMC Shadyside, I felt a genuine shared camaraderie among the administration, faculty, and house staff when I came for my interview. Not only is UPMC is highly ranked in my field of interest (GI), but I knew as one of the top hospital systems in the country with an abundance of resources, UPMC would provide excellent general medical training across all fields of medicine. An opportunity to participate in established international electives also drew me to the program at UPMC Shadyside. Finally, with its mix of neighborhoods, culture and arts scene, and professional sports teams, the city of Pittsburgh has enough to keep me entertained...and it's all very affordable, even on a resident's salary!

Career Goals: Undecided at this time, but I am currently exploring my options!

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: After doing a rotation here, I felt that I wanted to be nowhere else. The staff, residents, and physicians were inviting and showed an honest enthusiasm toward medicine and teaching. I was also attracted to the diversity of the Pittsburgh area, which is rich in history and culture while at the same time offers plenty of opportunities to explore various outdoor activities and sports. While I will never break from my Denver Bronco roots, I am looking forward to my first Steelers game!

Career Goals: I plan to pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside because I felt it combined what I was looking for in a training hospital, a strong academic institution with the feel of a community hospital. Almost 2 months into residency now, I feel that my decision was more than right.

Career Goals: Hematology/Oncology

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: A combination of the reputation, great experience I had rotating as a medical student, fellowships, and location.

Career Goals: I am passionate about my work in Internal Medicine, however my ultimate goal is to pursue a fellowship in Infectious Disease (ID). I feel strongly attracted by infectious complications in the immune-compromised host including cancer-derived, post-transplant and HIV patients. I would like to work in the future in an academic position where I could combine teaching, research and patient care responsibilities. Ultimately, I would like to develop research projects in the ID fields in cooperation with the developing world.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: When I started to search within the entire diversity of IM programs, one of the most important determinants for me was academic prestige. It was wonderful to realize that at UPMC Shadyside, there is a perfect blend of medical excellence, but also offers a friendly environment in which to learn medicine. Our program takes into consideration from the beginning of our training our career goals. UPMC Shadyside offers plenty of electives and research opportunities to help you focus on your Fellowship of interest. There is a balanced combination between community and third-level care ensuring that you get exposed to a wide spectrum of disease, preparing you for the upcoming years. Regarding Pittsburgh, you must have heard all kinds of wonderful things about it. Well, in this regard, I can tell you that, Pittsburgh has the perfect combination of university environment and big metropolitan but keeping a pretty affordable lifestyle. It is the perfect place to do your residency.

Career Goals: At this point of my career, I am focused on becoming an outstanding general internist with the ultimate goal of pursuing a career in academic medicine in the areas of cardiology or pulmonary medicine.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside because it was the program that offered me the best environment for my internal medicine training as well as all the support I need to continue my basic science research.

Career Goals: I am undecided on my future career goals but am considering a fellowship in heme/onc.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: As a native Pittsburgher, my main objective when applying for residency was to come back to Pittsburgh. It is a great city with great people and with the reputation that UPMC has, I knew I couldn't go wrong. I felt very comfortable with all the faculty on my interview day and wanted to complete my residency in a place that encouraged a friendly learning environment. Plus, with the Cancer Pavilion being right here at Shadyside I knew that I would have great exposure to a field that I may be interested in.

Career Goals: Upon completing residency, I would like to pursue a fellowship in Gastroenterology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I felt UPMC Shadyside was the best fit for me. I sensed a positive and friendly learning environment during the interview process. The combination of community and university-based hospitals allows residents to have access to research opportunities and diverse clinical experiences. Also, the City of Pittsburgh is a great place to live and work with its natural beauty, great restaurants, sports and friendly locals.

Career Goals: Hematology/Oncology

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: The UPMC Shadyside program stood out in a number of key aspects. This is a unique program that offers a holistic learning experience from the bread and butter case mix to the more complex cases seen in a tertiary care setting. With a keen interest in hematology/oncology and/or palliative care, the opportunities and resources provided by the Hillman Cancer Center conveniently located here at Shadyside was a key attraction. Within the program, I have found my colleagues to be a wonderful, down-to-earth bunch, and this experience is further enhanced by a conducive environment that facilitates learning. Importantly, Pittsburgh has been a vibrant, midsize city where one could enjoy the comforts of city living as well as the adventures offered by the great outdoors that is within easy reach. In terms of research, it must be highlighted that UPMC is amongst the top recipients of NIH funding, a common surrogate used to gauge research activity of any institution.

Career Goals: My future plans are to be a rheumatologist that practices in the Pittsburgh area.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside as my number one pick for match, because I was looking for a hospital that not only provides a good learning environment, but also treats its house staff well. Additionally, as the program is part of UPMC, I will have the opportunity to rotate at UPMC Presbyterian—giving me the opportunity to gain experience in my field of interest with the only hospital in Pittsburgh that offers a rheumatology fellowship.

Career Goals: Hospitalist/Primary Care

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: At my interview I was impressed by both residents and faculty. I was also looking for a smaller program, and after examining the finer points of the training itself, it seemed to me a great place to begin my career arc. Also, I'm a western Pennsylvania native who was raised between Monaca and Johnstown and the proximity to family and friends during training is something which I value.

Career Goals: Nephrology Fellowship

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside because of the hospital's dual commitment to both community and academic medicine. Moreover, the strong commitment to teaching and dedication by the staff help to provide a unique training environment that will prepare their residents to become mature and well-trained physicians. Besides, the faculty at Shadyside offers a great support in helping every resident to pursue his/her own interest in the future. My plan is to get into a Nephrology Fellowship program after graduating from my residency. I am fortunate to be a resident in a program devoted to providing qualitative care to the community it serves.

Career Goals: After completing Internal Medicine Residency, I plan to pursue a fellowship in Hematology Oncology.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: During my rotations as a medical student at UPMC Shadyside, I got to know many residents, attending physicians and other staff and was very impressed by their knowledge, teamwork and genuine interest in all the patients. I believe that UPMC Shadyside Internal Medicine program will give me necessary education and skills while providing supportive and friendly environment.

Career Goals: Nephrology Fellowship

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: The unique training experience of UPMC Shadyside that allows me to work in both a community and academic hospital is one of the many reasons that I chose this Program. From the welcoming faculty, residents and staff that I met on my interview day to the program’s outstanding reputation and recommendations that I received from friends and family, my decision to rank the program highly was not a difficult one. I also felt that the Program was one that could provide me with the appropriate training needed to achieve my goal of obtaining a fellowship in Nephrology.

Career Goals: In the future I plan on pursuing a fellowship in Gastroenterology. With UPMC being a large clinical facility, I feel I will get the best training in preparation for this fellowship. As an academic center with physicians constantly engaging themselves in new developments and research, I feel that choosing UPMC Shadyside will be a pivotal step in getting me into the fellowship that I desire.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: Having previously lived in Pittsburgh and experienced UPMC Shadyside, I knew it would be a perfect fit for me. UPMC Shadyside is an institution that has a reputation for creating great clinicians in all fields of Internal Medicine. Its connection as an UPMC institution would provide me with well taught didactic lectures, exposure to some of the best physicians in their respective fields, and the opportunity to be a part of groundbreaking research.

Career Goals: Following internal medicine residency at UPMC Shadyside, I am very much interested in matching to hematology/oncology, cardiology, or GI, as these subspecialties involve problem solving and following the patients on a long term basis. I am still very much open to working in the future at a university affiliated hospital, or a community hospital. Whatever the outcome, I am humbled and gratified by the privilege of being able to work with patients on something as important as their health concerns, and will maximize on these interactions in the future career path that I choose.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: After finishing medical school at Pitt, I had no doubt that UPMC Shadyside would offer nothing short of excellent training. Having been in Pittsburgh for 4 years already, I realized how much the city had grew on me, and UPMC Shadyside seemed a great choice after having several medical school electives here. Given my interest in hematology/oncology, I am very excited about the opportunities to participate in patient care at the Hillman Cancer Center, as well as being able to have time at the VA and at Presby and Montefiore in Oakland on internal medicine electives. The house staff and the support staff are outstanding in every respect, as they have demonstrated superlative teaching and character. The unique patient population was also a large factor in my decision during the match, as well as the possibilities of doing research at UPMC. In summary, I look forward to all the opportunities in assisting patients and the staff in the common goal of advancing medical care of the highest quality.

Career Goals: I would like to pursue a fellowship in allergy/immunology or possibly stay in primary care.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose UPMC Shadyside because I felt it offered a blend of community and academic medicine which would allow me to develop my interests, as well as the opportunity to work with a friendly, knowledgeable faculty in a great learning environment.

Career Goals: My future goals are to work with the older population in either a community or academic medical center. I hope to pursue a Geriatric fellowship after residency and focus on community health programs to support the older person at home.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I chose Shadyside for the opportunity to work with a diversity of residents and gain experience in both a community and academic medicine. The atmosphere at Shadyside is positive, caring and sophisticated. It bridges the gap between tertiary and primary care.

Career Goals: I plan to pursue a fellowship in endocrinology after completing my residency.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: UPMC offers excellent mix of community based health care and large university hospital system. Because of this peculiar mix, one is exposed to a large variety of patients and tremendous learning opportunities. The faculty and residents share a very healthy relationship and atmosphere for working is really good.

Career Goals: I am interested in gastrointestinal oncology. Therefore, I am thinking of gastroenterology or hematology/ oncology fellowship after residency training.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: This program has a unique blend of medicine training both at a community-based hospital and a university hospital. This educational environment offered will prepare me for my future career path in Internal Medicine. This residency program offers me an exceptional diversity, not only of training sites, but also disease pathology, faculty and learning resources. I thought it would match me pursuing sub-specialty fellowship training as well as becoming an academic physician.

Career Goals: After completing my Internal Medicine residency, I am interested in either practicing primary care or an Endocrinology fellowship.

Why I Chose UPMC Shadyside: I was raised in Pittsburgh, and I really wanted to do my residency training here. I chose UPMC Shadyside because I enjoyed my time here during two medical student electives and interview. The faculty and staff were all very welcoming and helpful throughout my experience. The residents I met were all very happy with the program, and I could see that everyone worked well together. UPMC Shadyside offers opportunities to work in a community hospital, and a university hospital. I felt this diverse work experience would allow me to be prepared to practice medicine in a variety of settings.