Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

37 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

65 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$71K-$77K

25 Vacation Days
180 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Christopher Henry, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Deborah Richards, MS
Thomas Jefferson University Hosp

[email protected]
(215) 955-8767
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/25/2025

Program ID: 1404121379

Locations

Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Rm 805 College Bldg
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sponsor Location

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5096

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Wilmington)

1601 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE 19805-9997

Methodist Hospital

2301 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148-3542

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

493 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

13.4:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1630140C0, 1630140M0, 1630140P2

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1.4:1

Program Faculty

152

Female Faculty

45.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (152)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 20

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

65 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fourth night for 2 month(s)

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 2 month(s)

Year 3 - Every fourth night for 2 month(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Yes

Program Size

111

Current Residents

PGY-1s37

PGY-2s37

PGY-3s37

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC15

Application Due

Dec 15, 2025

OCT27

Interview Period Starts

Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026

2027 - 2028

DEC15

Application Due

Dec 15, 2026

OCT26

Interview Period Starts

Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 7, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

18%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Hospitalist track

Yes

Women's health track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$71K-$77K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$70,860

PGY-2

$73,694

PGY-3

$76,642

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and 180 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days25

Sick Days180

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

90 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

0 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Philadelphia, PA

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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