Jefferson Health Northeast Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Northeast.
See how you matchAbout Jefferson Health Northeast Program
- ACGME code
- 1104100205
- Program director
- Scott Plasner
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Jefferson Health Northeast Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Northeast. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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.
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates21%
- US DO graduates76%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women66%
- Men34%
- White59%
- Asian28%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Scott Plasner
- Program coordinator
- Lourie De Leo
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 612-5726
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Jefferson Health Northeast
Torresdale Campus 10800 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19114 Open in Google Maps
Jefferson Health Northeast Program: frequently asked questions
Does Jefferson Health Northeast Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Jefferson Health Northeast Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Jefferson Health Northeast Program IMG-friendly?
About 3% of residents at Jefferson Health Northeast Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Jefferson Health Northeast Program offer?
Jefferson Health Northeast Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Northeast Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Jefferson Health Northeast Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Jefferson Health Northeast Program located?
Jefferson Health Northeast Program is located at Torresdale Campus 10800 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19114. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Northeast.
Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Northeast Program?
The program director is Scott Plasner. The program coordinator, Lourie De Leo, is the usual contact for application questions.