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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
30
Positions
#322
Specialty Rank
$66,306
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#322
Surgery Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4404100400
NRMP Code:
2158440C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
96

Contact Information

Lindsey Lynn Perea
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
10
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
2
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
100%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,306
PGY-1
$68,428
PGY-2
$69,489
PGY-3
$70,375
PGY-4
$73,680
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability 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
19.1%(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

Nominal Salary
$66,306
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$81,859
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4404100400
NRMP Code:
2158440C0YOG
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
96
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lindsey Lynn Perea
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 10/5/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2158440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Contact Person:
Taymiyyah Muhammad
Contact Email:
taymiyymu1@pcom.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6
PGY-5:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
100.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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