Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

Overview

Training in clinical hepatology and liver transplantation at UPMC and the Starzl Transplantation Institute, including a high-volume living donor liver transplant programme and transplant oncology.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year (traditional fourth year)

Start

2026-2027 (currently accepting applications)

Positions

2 per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Division of Gastroenterology / Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Must complete training in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology before the start of transplant hepatology training

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs from non-LCME schools must hold ECFMG certification before entry; non-US citizens need employer-sponsored visa (J-1/H-1B per programme)

Visa support

Institution policyUPMC ME programmes may (not required to) offer J-1 via ECFMG and/or H-1B; programme can offer either or both; H-1B requires USMLE Steps 1-3 passed by match date

Licence requirement

Institution policyPennsylvania graduate medical training licence required (within 60 days of contract start)

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

AASLD Match (traditional 4th year); dual-certification pathway for internal UPMC GI fellows only

Funding

Funding

Institution policySalaried on UPMC ME GMT stipend scale AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,677; PGY5 $81,431; PGY6 $84,281; PGY7 $87,231; PGY8 $90,284 (AY 2027-28: PGY4 $81,818; PGY5 $85,091; PGY6 $88,495)

Official sources