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University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Occupational and environmental medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
14
Positions
$78,685
PGY1 Salary
42.9%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3824177124
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
14

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
5
0
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
85%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Applicants must complete 12mo of clinical education in an accredited residency; including at least 10 months of direct patient care; MPH (or other master's degree) or are enrolled in an MPH (or other master's degree); complete core courses required by the ABPM (Biostat; Epi; Environmental and Occupational Health; Health Services Organization and Admin; and a course on Social and Behavioral Influences on Health) prior to appointment. The program is tuition based.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$78,685
PGY-1
$78,685
PGY-2
$82,510
PGY-3
$87,119
PGY-4
$90,080
PGY-5

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
Philadelphia, PA
Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

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
16.1%

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

Nominal Salary
$78,685
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$97,142
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3824177124
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
14
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sajjad A Savul
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/25/2025 - 2/28/2027
Interview Period:
3/1/2027 - 4/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Contact Person:
Jamie Curran

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
42.9%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
14.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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