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University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

ACGME code
1204121633
Program director
Jenny Wang
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
639
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 639 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

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 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White42%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jenny Wang
Program coordinator
Darcy MacDonald
Coordinator phone
(215) 294-9284
Program phone
(215) 662-8777
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

Penn Medicine University City Department of Family Medicine & Community Health - c/o Darcy MacDonald 3737 Market Street, 9th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 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 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 639 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at Penn Medicine University City Department of Family Medicine & Community Health - c/o Darcy MacDonald 3737 Market Street, 9th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104. 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 Jenny Wang. The program coordinator, Darcy MacDonald, is the usual contact for application questions.