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Christiana Care Health Services Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Newark, DE(Newark, DE Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
#59
Specialty Rank
$76,232
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#59
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2200911062
NRMP Code:
1099220C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
29
Interviews:
81

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
56
Non-Physician Staff:
21
Part-Time Physicians:
15
Female Faculty:
73.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Over 7000 babies are delivered each year and over 5000 surgeries are performed by the OBG department. The large number of deliveries and the extensive and varied volume of gynecologic surgery assure residents exposure to the entire spectrum of OBG processes and pathology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$76,232
PGY-1
$78,374
PGY-2
$82,097
PGY-3
$86,216
PGY-4
0

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
Newark, DE
Metropolitan Area
Newark, DE Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
993,635

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
993,635
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

Nominal Salary
$76,232
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,788
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2200911062
NRMP Code:
1099220C0STEP
Total Positions:
29
Interviews:
81
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Anthony Sciscione
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1099220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
Primary Teaching Site:
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
Contact Person:
Hannah Lazarus Bocchinfuso

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.9%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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