University of Pennsylvania Health System Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Springfield, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
See how you matchAbout University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 1204121477
- Program director
- John Sheffield
- Location
- Springfield, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 226
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Springfield, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 226 applications.
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 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates20%
- US DO graduates80%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women40%
- Men60%
- White44%
- Asian56%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Sheffield
- Program coordinator
- Donna Collins
- Coordinator phone
- (610) 549-9330
- Program phone
- (610) 431-0865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn-Chester County Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program 1260 E. Woodland Avenue, Suite 200 Springfield, PA 19064 Open in Google Maps
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?
University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Pennsylvania Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at Penn-Chester County Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program 1260 E. Woodland Avenue, Suite 200 Springfield, PA 19064. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
The program director is John Sheffield. The program coordinator, Donna Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.