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University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

ACGME code
0404121134
Program director
Jesse Kiefer
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
883
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a not Available Anesthesiology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 883 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
21.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men54%
  • White69%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jesse Kiefer
Program coordinator
Lissette Murria
Coordinator phone
(215) 821-0237
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

6 Dulles Building 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 20 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 883 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Pennsylvania Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at 6 Dulles Building 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

The program director is Jesse Kiefer. The program coordinator, Lissette Murria, is the usual contact for application questions.

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