Programs/Internal Medicine/Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Christiana Care Health Services Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Newark, DE(Newark, Delaware Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#273
Specialty Rank
$76,232
PGY1 Salary
2.6%
IMG %
#273
Internal Medicine Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400911090
- NRMP Code:
- 1099140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 73
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 39
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Two hospital 1300-bed system in northern Delaware & Philadelphia metro area. Larger 1000 bed sub-urban hospital Newark, DE & smaller 300 bed safety net hospital in Wilmington, DE are major training sites. Jefferson Medical College sponsored program. X+Y (4+2) Block times for ambulatory medicine. Supportive and challenging academic program with family environment. Inpatient and Outpatient Academic Half Days. Two Golden weekends during the ambulatory blocks. Great fellowship & job placement.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,232
PGY-1
$78,374
PGY-2
$82,097
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $59K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.26
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
249 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400911090
- NRMP Code:
- 1099140C0
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ajeetpal Hans
- Email:
- ahans@christianacare.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1099140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Christiana Care Health Services Inc
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Christiana Care Health Services Inc
- Contact Person:
- Christina Edwards
- Contact Email:
- medicine.residency@christianacare.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 84.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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