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Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

Internal 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
1404111369
Program director
Glenn Eiger
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
29
First-year spots
Applicants
5,940
Latest cycle
IMG residents
58%
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 Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education. It offers 29 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,940 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
29
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs49%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White28%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Glenn Eiger
Program coordinator
Phil Walsh
Coordinator phone
(215) 456-8022
Program phone
(215) 456-4940
Sponsoring institution
Jefferson Health Medical Education

5401 Old York Road Klein 363 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 58% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 29 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 29 were filled in the latest Match.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is located at 5401 Old York Road Klein 363 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 Glenn Eiger. The program coordinator, Phil Walsh, is the usual contact for application questions.

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