Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
30%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
20%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Moving allowance
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Research rotation
Required (12 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$68K-$80K

Year 1 through Year 5

Year 1
$68,295
Year 2
$70,481
Year 3
$72,963
Year 4
$76,005
Year 5
$79,574

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