University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program
About This Program
Our program exposes our residents to the unique educational opportunities of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia {CHOP}, HUP/PCAM, and the Scheie Eye Institute, PPMC.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Victoria M Addis, MD
301 University Blvd
Primary Program Contact
John A Dempsey, BA
Scheie Eye Inst
Locations
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
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: 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 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
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Dec 19, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.