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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Family 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
1204121276
Program director
Marc Altshuler
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
602
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.1%
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 Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 602 applications and invited about 24.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research and women's health tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
24.1%
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

  • Women93%
  • Men7%
  • White66%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Marc Altshuler
Program coordinator
Priscilla Rodriguez
Coordinator phone
(215) 955-8782
Program phone
(215) 955-5561
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

33 South 9th Street, Suite 301 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 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 602 applications and interviewed about 24.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is located at 33 South 9th Street, Suite 301 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 Marc Altshuler. The program coordinator, Priscilla Rodriguez, is the usual contact for application questions.