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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
51
Positions
#40
Specialty Rank
$71,923
PGY1 Salary
8.2%
IMG %
#40
Emergency Medicine Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104112064
NRMP Code:
1630110C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
51
Interviews:
176

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
59
0
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
51.8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

- diverse patient populations - - multiple different community emergency medicine experiences - - dedicated teach rotation designed to improve bedside education skills - - procedure block with skills teaching from experts in ENT, OMFS, and ophthalmology

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,923
PGY-1
$74,799
PGY-2
$77,792
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Philadelphia, PA
Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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
17.6%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$71,923
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,794
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104112064
NRMP Code:
1630110C0YOG
Total Positions:
51
Interviews:
176
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Peter Tomaselli
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/5/2025 - 1/21/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
195

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 10

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1630110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Contact Person:
Lori E Berryman

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
17
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:17
PGY-2:17
PGY-3:17

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
8.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
32.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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