DermatologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Dermatology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

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About Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

ACGME code
0804111079
Program director
Sherry Yang
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
372
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 372 applications and invited about 8.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White75%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Sherry Yang
Program coordinator
ChinYan Lo
Coordinator phone
(215) 955-4947
Program phone
(215) 955-9784
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology 33 S. 9th Street, Suite 740 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open in Google Maps

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH 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 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program IMG-friendly?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program offer?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program offers 4 first-year Dermatology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program received 372 applications and interviewed about 8.1% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program located?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is located at Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology 33 S. 9th Street, Suite 740 Philadelphia, PA 19107. Its sponsoring institution is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Who is the program director of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

The program director is Sherry Yang. The program coordinator, ChinYan Lo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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