Temple University Hospital Program
UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
18
Positions
$70,387
PGY1 Salary
5.9%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4804121132
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 18
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 15%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Temple University Urology Residency program is a 5 year program covering all aspects of urological surgery. Our residents rotate through 4 sites - Temple Univ Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Chestnut Hill Hospital and St. Chris' Hospital for Children. Our graduates have matched into competitive fellowships in all urological subspecialties and have obtained some of premier private practice jobs across the country.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,387
PGY-1
$73,008
PGY-2
$75,587
PGY-3
$79,352
PGY-4
$82,846
PGY-5
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
- 18.0%(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:
- 4804121132
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Adam Reese
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/22/2026
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Temple University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Temple University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Julie Gallagher
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 5.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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