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
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
- 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
Salary Progression
$86,528
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
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
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
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
- Email:
- adam.walchak@fccc.edu
- 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
- Contact Email:
- tiffany.copeland@tuhs.temple.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-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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