University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

6 Years

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$74k-$92k

28 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Marisa Cevasco, MD, MPH
Univ of Pennsylvania Health System

[email protected]
(215) 662-3157

Primary Program Contact

Mzisa Pontrelli
Univ of Pennsylvania Health System

[email protected]
(215) 662-6157
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 4614121082

Locations

Univ of Pennsylvania Health System
4 Maloney
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Pennsylvania Health System

3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283

Participant Locations

Christiana Hospital

4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322

Presbyterian Medical Center (UPHS)

51 N 39th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2699

Chestnut Hill Hospital

8835 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2767

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

22 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

11:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1628461C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Data not provided by program

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/Resident Ratio

1.2:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (15)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 20, July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

11 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

Year 3 - N/A

NGO

Year 4 - N/A

NGO

Year 5 - N/A

NGO

Year 6 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s2

PGY-2s2

PGY-3s2

PGY-4s2

PGY-5s2

PGY-6s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV15

Application Due

Nov 15, 2025

DEC1

Interview Period Starts

Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

2027 - 2028

NOV14

Application Due

Nov 14, 2026

DEC1

Interview Period Starts

Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$74k-$92k

PGY-1 through PGY-6

PGY-1

$74,124

PGY-2

$76,953

PGY-3

$80,694

PGY-4

$85,201

PGY-5

$88,098

PGY-6

$91,803

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.

Vacation Days28

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Philadelphia, PA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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