OSTEOPATHIC NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

We are located in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area providing many experiences with diverse patient populations.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

0 Positions

Application Deadline

Avg Work Hours

50 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$66k-$67k

20 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Lauren Noto Bell, MD
Philadelphia Coll of Osteopathic Med

[email protected]
(215) 871-6482

Primary Program Contact

Mary Wilson
Philadelphia Coll of Osteopathic Med

[email protected]
(215) 871-6482
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/18/2025

Program ID: 2754100001

Locations

Philadelphia Coll of Osteopathic Med
Osteo Neuromusculoskeletal Med Pgm
4190 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1693

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Participant Locations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5096

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

1500 S Lansdowne Ave
Darby, PA 19023

Springfield Hospital

190 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Main Line Body Brain & Spine PC

600 Haverford Rd
Haverford, PA 19041

Inglis House

2600 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Hybrid

Interviews Conducted Last Year

2 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

Program Participation

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

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

Minimum

2 Letters

Maximum

4 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

1 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Osteopathic Recognition

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

1.9:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

28.6%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (8)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

50 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

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

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s--

PGY-2s2

PGY-3s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2027 - 2028

NOV15

Application Due

Nov 15, 2026

DEC1

Interview Period Starts

Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

30%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

60%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

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

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

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)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

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

Salary Compensation

$66k-$67k

PGY-2 through PGY-3

PGY-2

$66,435

PGY-3

$67,465

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

35 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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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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