Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Jan 16, 2026
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Rosenblatt, DO
Philadelphia Coll of Osteopathic Med
Primary Program Contact
Christopher Kester, DO
Philadelphia Coll of Osteopathic Med
Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 2604100213
Locations
Philadelphia Coll of Osteopathic Med
Rowland Hall St 409
4190 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
100 Lancaster Ave W Of City Line
Wynnewood, PA 19096-3498
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One Cooper Plaza
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800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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2301 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148-3542
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3601 A St
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1200 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001-3788
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255 W Lancaster Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid
Interviews Conducted Last Year
32 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
8:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2158260C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
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
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
--
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
Yes
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/Resident Ratio
0.1:1
Program Faculty
2
Female Faculty
--
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (2)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
June 24, July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Once per week for 4 week(s)
20
Year 2 - Two times per week for 40 week(s)
40
Year 3 - Two times per week for 40 week(s)
40
Year 4 - Two times per week for 40 week(s)
40
Year 5 - Two times per week for 40 week(s)
40
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
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
20
Current Residents
PGY-1s4
PGY-2s4
PGY-3s4
PGY-4s4
PGY-5s4
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
JAN16
Application Due
Jan 16, 2026
FEB5
Interview Period Starts
Feb 5, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026
2027 - 2028
JAN10
Application Due
Jan 10, 2027
FEB4
Interview Period Starts
Feb 4, 2027 - Feb 25, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Research rotation
Not available
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Off-campus electives
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
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
$64k-$72k
PGY-1 through PGY-5
PGY-1
$64,375
PGY-2
$66,435
PGY-3
$67,465
PGY-4
$68,325
PGY-5
$71,534
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days15
Sick Days5
Maximum # of paid days
20 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
90 days
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
--
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