Programs/Internal Medicine/Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
56
Positions
#31
Specialty Rank
$74,124
PGY1 Salary
39.3%
IMG %
#31
Internal Medicine Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404111376
- NRMP Code:
- 1639140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 240
Contact Information
Alexander Edwin Glaser
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 104
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are proud to be the nation's first hospital, the site of the nation's first medical trainee, and a core member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Our program offers a unique blend of a community hospital's comradery, the resources of a large academic system, and the diverse patient population of a vibrant city. We are committed to growth through service, providing top-tier bedside care to our patients, and creating the best environment for our residents to start their careers.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,124
PGY-1
$76,953
PGY-2
$80,694
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
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $230K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.0%(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:
- 1404111376
- NRMP Code:
- 1639140C0
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 240
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alexander Edwin Glaser
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/3/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/8/2026 - 12/12/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
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 18
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1628140C3, 1628140P3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
- Contact Person:
- Lejla Arnautovic
- Contact Email:
- lejla.arnautovic@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 28
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:28PGY-2:14PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 39.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 44th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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