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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
26
Positions
#11
Specialty Rank
$70,860
PGY1 Salary
4.0%
IMG %
#11
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
92nd Percentile
Top 8% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804121093
NRMP Code:
1630280C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
65

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
3.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
83
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
6.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

20 weeks

Salary Progression

$70,860
PGY-1
$73,694
PGY-2
$76,642
PGY-3
$79,708
PGY-4
$82,896
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
17.8%(FREIDA)

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
$70,860
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,481
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804121093
NRMP Code:
1630280C0
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
65
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Maurits Steven Boon
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 20
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1630280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Contact Person:
Karen Keane

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
4.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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