Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program
About This Program
Our Mission is to serve local underserved communities and to develop well-rounded physicians who have identified their passions and are ready to work in any setting they choose. We offer longitudinal curriculums/Tracks in the following: Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Community Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine (Certification Program)-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Janet Cruz, BA, MD, MPH
Temple Univ Northwest Community
Primary Program Contact
Ashelle Collins, BS
Temple Univ Northwest Community
Locations
Temple Univ Northwest Community
Ste 301
10 Shurs Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19127
3401 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
6th Ave & Spruce St
West Reading, PA 19612-6052
3601 A St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
245 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 23 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.