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Temple University Hospital Program

Plastic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$86,528
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3604112143
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
49

Contact Information

Adam Walchak
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

All aspects of plastic surgery are available including general plastic surgery, aesthetic surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, clefts and craniofacial surgery, microvascular free tissue transplantation, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, complex wounds, post-bariatric surgery, gender affirmation surgery and plastic surgical education. A microsurgery skills lab is available. There are opportunities for clinical research and basic science research at the university.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$86,528
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

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
14.6%

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
$86,528
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$106,825
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3604112143
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
49
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Adam Walchak
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
2/6/2026 - 3/28/2026
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
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

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, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Jeanes Campus-Temple University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Jeanes Campus-Temple University Hospital
Contact Person:
Tiffany Copeland-Hughes

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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