University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
18
Positions
#4
Specialty Rank
$79,262
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#4
Radiation oncology Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4304121087
- NRMP Code:
- 1628430C0J1H1B
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Eric John Ojerholm
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 39
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 28.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We pay for USMLE Step 3, Board certification fees, iPhone, books, attendance to radiobiology/physics courses, travel allowance for meetings, and all medical and DEA licensure and expenses.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$79,262
PGY-1
$79,262
PGY-2
$83,115
PGY-3
$87,758
PGY-4
$90,741
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 15.9%
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:
- 4304121087
- NRMP Code:
- 1628430C0J1H1B
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Eric John Ojerholm
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/20/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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
- NRMP Codes:
- 1628430C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Contact Person:
- Marlene A Kromchad
- Contact Email:
- marlene.kromchad@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
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
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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