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Abington Memorial Hospital Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Birmingham, AL(Abington, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
31
Positions
#144
Specialty Rank
$71,964
PGY1 Salary
29.0%
IMG %
#144
Surgery Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4404112279
NRMP Code:
1600440C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
31
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
74
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
47.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residents have the unique opportunity to experience autonomous surgical practice while under careful supervision by the faculty. This experience includes office hours, endoscopic block time, elective operating room block time and Acute Care Surgery.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,964
PGY-1
$74,841
PGY-2
$77,836
PGY-3
$80,950
PGY-4
$84,187
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

City & State
Birmingham, AL
Metropolitan Area
Abington, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$244K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$45K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
59%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
9.45
Gas (per gallon)
$3.38
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,964
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$97,249
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4404112279
NRMP Code:
1600440C0
Total Positions:
31
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kristin Noonan
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/22/2027
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:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

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

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1600440C0, 1600440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Contact Person:
Rebecca T Augustine
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
29.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
32nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.9%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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