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Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS) Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#26
Specialty Rank
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
88.4%
IMG %
#26
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
82nd Percentile
Top 18% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3004111318
NRMP Code:
1639300C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
43

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
33.30%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,750
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
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
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
20.5%

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
$61,750
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,235
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3004111318
NRMP Code:
1639300C0STEP
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
43
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Zhaohai Yang
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1639300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
Primary Teaching Site:
Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
Contact Person:
Karla P Recalde
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
18 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
88.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
87th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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