Temple University Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program is a comprehensive cardiothoracic training with an outstanding clinical volume with a diversity of cases across the specialty, faculty committed to fellow education, and infrastructure focused on preparing graduates for practice. We have a focus on career development which includes dedicated time for didactic learning, research and personalized career pursuits.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cherie Erkmen, MD
Temple Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Ashley Regan, MD
Temple Univ Hosp
Locations
Temple Univ Hosp
5th Fl Parkinson Pavilion Ste 501
3401 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
3401 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
7600 Central Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
3601 A St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
333 Corrman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 25, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 20, 2026 - Apr 15, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.