University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
About This Program
Highly fellow-centric program. Fellows are responsible for 200 brain autopsies and over 1,800 surgical cases, including nerve & muscle, per year. Rotations at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and at the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research are an integral part of the fellowship. The Department supports research training, beyond the second year, for qualified trainees interested in pursuing a physician-scientist career. Our program has an 100% success rate for AP/NP residents who h
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Zissimos Mourelatos, MD
Univ of Pennsylvania Health System
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Wolfe
Univ of Pennsylvania Health System
Locations
Univ of Pennsylvania Health System
613B Stellar-Chance Labs
422 Curie Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4860
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 8 year(s).
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 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 9
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.