Programs/Pathology-anatomic and clinical/Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
Back to ProgramsSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$71,923
PGY1 Salary
38.9%
IMG %
#50
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3004111322
- NRMP Code:
- 1630300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 79
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 168/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 52%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Thomas Jefferson University's pathology residency program offers a learner-centric, hands-on education with high specimen volume and subspecialized faculty. An academic program, residents train in diverse settings including private practice, industry, and community hospitals. Our individualized curriculum supports each learner's growth into a skilled pathologist prepared for an evolving healthcare landscape.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,923
PGY-1
$74,799
PGY-2
$77,792
PGY-3
$80,904
PGY-4
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
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
- 17.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 277K
- 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:
- 3004111322
- NRMP Code:
- 1630300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 79
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joanna Sue Yee Chan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2025 - 2/10/2026
- 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:
- 200
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:
- 1630300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Deborah Rosen
- Contact Email:
- deborah.rosen@jefferson.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:6PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 38.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 52nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools