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Christiana Care Health Services Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Newark, DE(Newark, DE Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$76,232
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990900021
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
4

Contact Information

Lilian Msambichaka
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
13.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
73
0
Part-Time Physicians:
39
Female Faculty:
41.2%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We do not recruit externally for this program, our positions are filled internally through our radiology residency program. Applicant information can be found at http://residency.christianacare.org/radiology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$76,232
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

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
Newark, DE
Metropolitan Area
Newark, DE Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
98(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$308K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$59K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
303K
Median Age
48 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.26
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
249 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
73%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,232
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,788
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990900021
Total Positions:
4
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lilian Msambichaka
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

0
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 20

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
Primary Teaching Site:
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
Contact Person:
Paula Barnes
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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