At UPMC, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of veterans and the unique skill set they bring to our workforce. We offer personalized support through a variety of programs, initiatives, and hiring events to help veterans and their families find meaningful and rewarding careers.
Our intake assessment form helps us understand your skills, interests, and preferences so we can better assist you. To complete the form, please email military@upmc.edu to get started.
After 22 years as an active-duty Marine, Sam returned home to Pittsburgh, Pa., with his wife and two children.
Seeking the right fit for his skills and experience, he was encouraged to attend UPMC’s Pathways for Veterans career fair. The decision proved life-changing for Sam and his family, leading to a career at UPMC.
“I really found a home here, not just in the veteran community and everything, but with everyone who works there," he says.
UPMC was named a top-10 Military Friendly Employer in 2025. The distinction recognizes UPMC for meeting or exceeding critical areas of commitment by recruiting, hiring, and training veterans and military spouses.
More than 1,600 UPMC employees self-identify as veterans, with about 300 to 400 veterans applying to UPMC monthly. Our military programs and events recruit active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their family members into various roles across our workforce.
To learn more about all the Military and Veteran Initiatives at UPMC, contact our Pathways for Veterans team.
Erik Orient
Director for Military and Veterans Affairs
oriente@upmc.edu
Doug Ickes
Military Programs Manager
ickesda@upmc.edu
Colleen Cunningham
Recruiting Specialist
cunninghamc11@upmc.edu
Hannah Brungard
Recruiting Specialist
brungardh@upmc.edu
