Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
About This Program
We offer: - Training among diverse patient populations & underserved communities - Robust apheresis service supporting a wide range of therapeutic & donor procedures - Rotation at the American Red Cross Immunohematology Reference Lab learning complex blood bank practices & specialty serologic testing. - Mentorship - Other opportunities: - Research project participation - Abstract/manuscript preparation - Pediatric transfusion medicine & the specialized management of pediatric apheresis patien
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Angelica Vivero, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Deborah Rosen, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Locations
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Gibbon Building, Room 8220
111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4824
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
1600 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19899-0269
700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123-3594
Application Information
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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 from a department chair
- 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 8 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 or outside 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.