Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
About This Program
Our fellows rotate with a number of world-renowned sports medicine physicians. and provide coverage for the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB), Villanova University (NCAA Division 1), St. Joseph's University (NCAA Division 1), Drexel University (NCAA Division 1), as well as Thomas Jefferson University (NCAA Division 3), among others.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Philip Friere Skiba, PhD, MS
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Program Contact
Brendon Parker, BS
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Locations
Thomas Jefferson University
Ste 401
1015 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5005
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5096
3601 A St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.