About Us | UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program

Our Mission

It is the mission of UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine Residency Program to develop competent and confident Family Physicians to succeed in all domains of Family Medicine. We provide comprehensive training in a rigorous academic environment and pride ourselves on the diversity of our residents, faculty, staff, and patients. We are committed to reducing health disparities through education, inclusive patient experiences, and the advancement of equity and social justice initiatives. Our graduates become patient allies and community partners through their training in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. We believe that we can serve our communities and change our world by providing the best care possible for each and every patient.

Residents who train in our program are fully prepared for board certification in family medicine. The curriculum (program) fulfills the following requirements:

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We take pride in our tradition of academic excellence. The atmosphere at UPMC Shadyside is one in which a resident will become a quality family physician with individuality and time for pursuing personal interests. Faculty members take pride in teaching and have limited private office hours to maximize the teaching experience.

When asked why they enjoyed their experience at Shadyside, many past and present residents comment on the "personality" of the program. It is characterized by the diversity of our faculty, residents, and patients, and provides a strong sense of camaraderie and cohesiveness with a supportive team approach.