Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Darby, PA(Darby, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Metro)
70
Positions
#345
Specialty Rank
$70,426
PGY1 Salary
87.1%
IMG %
#345
Internal Medicine Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404111375
- NRMP Code:
- 1636140C0; 1636140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 70
- Interviews:
- 320
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
ACGME accredited, clinically & academically-oriented community hospital-based with osteopathic recognition. We are a complex hospital system and practice an evidence-based approach to healthcare with a focus on patient safety. The residency consists of diverse populations, each bringing their unique pasts to create a rich environment and allowing each resident to progress along their own personal career path. Residency uses X+Y scheduling system.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,426
PGY-1
$73,728
PGY-2
$77,264
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 102(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $265K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $68K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
87°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
9.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.45
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404111375
- NRMP Code:
- 1636140C0; 1636140P0
- Total Positions:
- 70
- Interviews:
- 320
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Manzoor Rather
- Email:
- mrather@mercyhealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/8/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 28
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1636140P0, 1636140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mercy Catholic Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mercy Catholic Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melissa Glenn
- Contact Email:
- melissa.glen@mercyhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 27
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:27PGY-2:21PGY-3:22
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 87.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 79th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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