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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

City & State
Darby, PA
Metropolitan Area
Darby, PA Metropolitan Area
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
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

Nominal Salary
$75,688
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$93,442
Value Rating
Excellent
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
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:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Rankings & Reputation

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