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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Upland, PA(Upland, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#576
Specialty Rank
$67,194
PGY1 Salary
88.2%
IMG %
#576
Internal Medicine Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404131514
NRMP Code:
3185140C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
115

Contact Information

Ashish Vasudev Rana
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
234
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
10
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
12%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program offers excellent clinical and didactic education with clinical variety and appropriate volume. We have a robust scholarly activity program where each resident completes a minimum of 6 projects upon graduation. These result in national and regional invitations for poster presentations and publications. Supportive environments with opportunities to learn, teach, and become proficient in procedures before the completion of internship year. Fellowship placement is strong!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$67,194
PGY-1
$69,808
PGY-2
$71,856
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Upland, PA
Metropolitan Area
Upland, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
82(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$303K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$45K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
52 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
87°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
77%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
8.51
Gas (per gallon)
$3.04
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,194
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$81,944
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404131514
NRMP Code:
3185140C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
115
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ashish Vasudev Rana
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/22/2025 - 1/28/2026
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
226
Min Step 2 Score:
234

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 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3185140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Contact Person:
Kristen M DiStefano
Contact Email:
ccmcdom@crozer.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
234
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
88.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
88th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.8%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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