University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
42
Positions
$79,262
PGY1 Salary
11.9%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804121102
- NRMP Code:
- 1628180A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 119
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 999
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 119
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 48.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Department of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania offers diverse clinical exposure to a broad patient population in Philadelphia. Our innovative curriculum includes specialized rotations and cutting-edge research opportunities. Residents benefit from interdisciplinary training, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong mentorship in a supportive environment, preparing them for leadership in neurology and compassionate patient care.
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$79,262
PGY-1
$79,262
PGY-2
$83,115
PGY-3
$87,758
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 15.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- 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:
- 1804121102
- NRMP Code:
- 1628180A0
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 119
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Laura Ashley Stein
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 1/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 999
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 999
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1628180A0, 1628180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Contact Person:
- Vanna Hing
- Contact Email:
- pennneuroresidency@uphs.upenn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:14PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 999
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 11.9%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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