Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
About This Program
Jefferson University Epilepsy Center is a Level 4 NAEC multidisciplinary quaternary care center for the diagnosis and treatment of people with epilepsy. The center is located in center city Philadelphia and has a national referral base. The Center faculty includes nine neurologists, three neuropsychologists, four neurosurgeons, and a dedicated neuroradiology team. We offer basic and advanced diagnostic testing and a full array of conventional and investigational medical and surgical treatments.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Maromi Nei, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Bruce Allen
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Locations
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Ste 200
909 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.