Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
11
Positions
$64,375
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100257
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 0.00%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
It stresses not only training a complete physician with a broad-based education in clinical medicine and surgery, but also a physician who practices medicine with kindness and compassion; who communicates with respectful, logical actions and words; and who integrates osteopathic philosophy into the care of the entire person. By continued example, the resident is taught to nurture growth, research, teaching and best standards of practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,375
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 19.6%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100257
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Erik Polan
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 3/14/2026 - 5/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 3/14/2026 - 5/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Previous GME Required:
- No
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Erik Polan
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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