University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
About This Program
The MFM fellowship at Penn is clinically rigorous, offering broad exposure to medically complex disorders affecting both the pregnant patient and fetus. Core clinical rotations include labor floor, ultrasound, and high-risk clinics. Research opportunities encompass epidemiologic studies, mixed methods approach, prospective cohorts, randomized clinical trials, and basic/translational science. Mentorship in laboratory research including basic and translational science is available.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Celeste Durnwald, BA, MD
Penn Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Monica Jones, MD
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
Locations
Penn Medicine
OBGYN - MFM 2 Silverstein
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4238
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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(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 11, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.