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Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.

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About Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

ACGME code
1204100714
Program director
Suzanna Hosein
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,740
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
52%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,740 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 52% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
6
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates26%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs26%
  • Non-US IMGs26%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White32%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American21%

Contact and location

Program director
Suzanna Hosein
Program coordinator
Alexandria Derassouyan
Coordinator phone
(215) 394-4197
Sponsoring institution
Jefferson Health Medical Education

5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 Open in Google Maps

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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 Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 52% of residents at Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offer?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program received 1,740 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program located?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is located at 5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

The program director is Suzanna Hosein. The program coordinator, Alexandria Derassouyan, is the usual contact for application questions.