Programs/Emergency Medicine/Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
Back to ProgramsSidney 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
- 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
Salary Progression
$71,923
PGY-1
$74,799
PGY-2
$77,792
PGY-3
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
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
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:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- skmc-emresidency@jefferson.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 17
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:17PGY-2:17PGY-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
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools