Emergency MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1104112064
Program director
Peter Tomaselli
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
IMG residents
13%
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 Emergency Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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 minimum score
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
17
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
Peter Tomaselli
Program coordinator
Lori Berryman
Coordinator phone
(215) 955-9837
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

1020 Sansom Street Room 1651 Thompson Building 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?

About 13% of residents at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH 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 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 17 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

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 minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 1020 Sansom Street Room 1651 Thompson Building 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 Peter Tomaselli. The program coordinator, Lori Berryman, is the usual contact for application questions.