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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Upland, PA(Upland, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
$62,543
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994100212
NRMP Code:
3185999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
108

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Crozer offers an outstanding training program for first year residents, with exposure to a variety of specialties. All departments have a didactic series with morning reports, attending rounds, seminars, morbidity conferences, grand rounds and others.

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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,543
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Upland, PA
Metropolitan Area
Upland, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
82(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$303K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$45K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
52 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
87°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
77%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
8.51
Gas (per gallon)
$3.04
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,543
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,272
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994100212
NRMP Code:
3185999P0YOG
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
108
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christine Giesa
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3185999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Contact Person:
Maggie Purcell
Contact Email:
tyccmc@crozer.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
15

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
39.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

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