University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
57
Positions
#98
Specialty Rank
$74,124
PGY1 Salary
14.9%
IMG %
#98
Surgery Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404121302
- NRMP Code:
- 1628440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 57
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 130
- Female Faculty:
- 16.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,124
PGY-1
$76,953
PGY-2
$80,694
PGY-3
$85,201
PGY-4
$88,098
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 17.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 277K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404121302
- NRMP Code:
- 1628440C0
- Total Positions:
- 57
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Major Kenneth Lee
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- 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:
- 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
- June Start Date:
- June 20
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1628440P3, 1628440P0, 1628440C0, 1628440P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Contact Person:
- Jenna Countie
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:12PGY-3:9PGY-4:9PGY-5:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 14.9%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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