Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program
Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Darby, PA(Darby, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
#150
Specialty Rank
$75,688
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#150
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4204121170
- NRMP Code:
- 1636420C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 16%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at Mercy Catholic Medical Center produces efficient, high-quality radiologists who are well-trained in all aspects of Radiology. Through early and consistent hands-on training and a focus on scholarly activity and research, the residency program prepares residents for careers in both private practice and academics. There are no fellows and our residents read cases from 4 community hospitals thereby providing excellent clinical training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$75,688
PGY-1
$75,688
PGY-2
$79,459
PGY-3
$83,254
PGY-4
$87,844
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 16.7%
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:
- 4204121170
- NRMP Code:
- 1636420C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Justin E Mackey
- Email:
- jmackey@mercyhealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/10/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1636420C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly Young-Brown
- Contact Email:
- kimberly.young-brown@mercyhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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