Nazareth Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#350
Specialty Rank
$67,783
PGY1 Salary
41.7%
IMG %
#350
Surgery Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1932440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Nazareth Hospital is a community based hospital located in historic Philadelphia. The general surgery residents have exposure to a diverse patient population and equally diverse pathology, all while having a personalized experience. Our faculty is dedicated to the educational experience of our residents and eager to teach in conferences, offices, on rounds, and in the OR. The hospital is committed to investments in cutting edge technology that aid in the surgery and recovery of our patients.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,783
PGY-1
$70,505
PGY-2
$73,620
PGY-3
$77,286
PGY-4
$80,756
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 18.6%(FREIDA)
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:
- 4404100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1932440C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Westley Smith
- Email:
- dloftus@mercyhealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Nazareth Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Nazareth Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Diane Loftus
- Contact Email:
- dloftus@mercyhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 41.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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