Tower Health Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
6
Positions
#74
Specialty Rank
$75,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#74
Child neurology Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854121040
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Excellent training in outpatient child neurology. Graduates are competent in independent outpatient practice. Our hospital provides care to an underserved patient population with great focus on advocacy and holistic care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,000
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$75,000
PGY-3
$77,231
PGY-4
$79,548
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $230K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.8%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 277K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
10.19
Gas (per gallon)
$3.64
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854121040
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daphne M Hasbani
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1653185C0, 1653185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Christopher's Hospital for Children
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Christopher's Hospital for Children
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly Abrams
- Contact Email:
- kimberly.abrams@towerhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 26.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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