Pediatrics

UPMC Medical Education Program

Pittsburgh, PA · Middle Atlantic

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Program Director

Andrew John Nowalk, MD, PhD, BS

Email director

Program Coordinator

Vandra L Robinson, MEd

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Pittsburgh

1
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Primary
2
UPMC Medical Education
Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsor
3
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK232 – 270

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE448 – 685

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

42%

US DO

20%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

53%

Out-of-State

21%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Pediatrics interviews

specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common

clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common

behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.

specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?

clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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