University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Starting in July 2026, our fellowship will offer two tracks: - Combined hematology/oncology fellowship: Training in solid and malignant hematology as well as classical hematology - Hematology-focused fellowship: Training in malignant and classical hematology. This track is intended for fellows who envision a career focused on classical hematology. - Both tracks are designed to provide our trainees with the tools they need to pursue academic careers characterized by clinical and research excellen

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

10 Positions

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Avg Work Hours

55 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$88K-$97K

28 Vacation Days
8 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Erin Olivia Aakhus, MD, MSc
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania

[email protected]
(317) 966-1713

Primary Program Contact

Alexa D Davis
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania

[email protected]
(215) 662-3681
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1554121081

Locations

Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
10th Fl Perelman Ctr S Pavilion Ext
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Pennsylvania Health System

3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283

Participant Locations

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Philadelphia)

3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

62 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

6.3:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1628155F0, 1628155F1

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

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

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

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

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

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 2 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

3.2:1

Program Faculty

100

Female Faculty

49%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (96)

Non-Physicians (4)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

55 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

18 Hours

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

1.80

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

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)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s10

PGY-2s10

PGY-3s10

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL30

Application Due

Jul 30, 2025

SEP11

Interview Period Starts

Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG15

Application Due

Aug 15, 2026

SEP10

Interview Period Starts

Sep 10, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

60%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

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

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

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)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$88K-$97K

PGY-4 through PGY-7

PGY-4

$87,785

PGY-5

$90,741

PGY-6

$94,558

PGY-7

$97,169

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days8

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

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

Quality of Life Information*

Philadelphia, PA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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