Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program
- ACGME code
- 1204100712
- Program director
- Janet Cruz
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,195
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 29%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,195 applications and invited about 18.2% 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 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 18.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates29%
- US DO graduates43%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs24%
Demographics
- Women71%
- Men29%
- White33%
- Asian43%
- Black or African American24%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Janet Cruz
- Program coordinator
- Ashelle Collins
- Coordinator phone
- (267) 619-0082
- Program phone
- (484) 659-0460
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Temple University Hospital
10 Shurs Lane Suite 206 Philadelphia, PA 19127 Open in Google Maps
Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program: frequently asked questions
Does Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program IMG-friendly?
About 29% of residents at Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community 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 Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program offer?
Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program?
Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program received 1,195 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community 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 Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program located?
Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program is located at 10 Shurs Lane Suite 206 Philadelphia, PA 19127. Its sponsoring institution is Temple University Hospital.
Who is the program director of Temple University Hospital/Northwest Community Program?
The program director is Janet Cruz. The program coordinator, Ashelle Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.