Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Christiana Care Health Services Program
About This Program
ChristianaCare is an exceptionally busy program. We are typically in the top 1% for STEMI volume nationally. Interventional fellows typically complete >600 PCI during the one year training period. Fellows will get exposure to complex coronary cases including use of mechanical circulatory support techniques such as Impella and ECMO. Fellows have the option for additional training in peripheral and/or structural interventions.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Erin Fender, MD
ChristianaCare
Primary Program Contact
Teresa Thuet
Christiana Care Health System
Locations
ChristianaCare
Cardiology Pgm Ste 1E50
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19713
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
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
- 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
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.