Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/duPont Hospital for Children Program
About This Program
- Strong clinical training in three different types of NICU-- ECMO managed by the NICU team; fellows first line provider for this -- ECMO training and certification, ECMO simulation program-- Research opportunities (Basic/Translational/Clinical/QI projects)-- Robust research program -- Protected time for the didactics-- Research grant for the fellows -- Clinical mentors-- Bedside ultrasound training -- Simulation training-- Research curriculum lecture series -- Fellows' retreat-- Research mentor
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Zubair Aghai, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Clara Greskoff
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Locations
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Ste 300
833 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
1600 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19899-0269
111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5096
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 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
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.