University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
About This Program
Penn Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) is in Philadelphia, a vibrant city known for its culture, cuisine, and history. The hospital is across the street from the University of Pennsylvania and next door to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, fostering both scientific and clinical collaborations. We provide an educational environment that enables trainees to become clinicians, scientists, leaders, and medical educators with expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic pathology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicole Aqui, MD
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
Primary Program Contact
Vikki Scott
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
Locations
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
6 Founders Pavilion
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
701 N Clayton St
Wilmington, DE 19805
321 University Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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 10 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Nov 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.