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Jefferson Health Northeast Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Northeast.

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About Jefferson Health Northeast Program

ACGME code
1404100906
Program director
Amy Penza
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
2,079
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Jefferson Health Northeast Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Northeast. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,079 applications and invited about 5.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
9
Interview rate
5.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates73%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White42%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Penza
Program coordinator
Evelyn Diaz-Traylor
Coordinator phone
(215) 612-2699
Sponsoring institution
Jefferson Health Northeast

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital 10800 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19114 Open in Google Maps

Jefferson Health Northeast Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jefferson Health Northeast Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Jefferson Health Northeast 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 Northeast Program IMG-friendly?

About 23% of residents at Jefferson Health Northeast Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Jefferson Health Northeast Program offer?

Jefferson Health Northeast Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Jefferson Health Northeast Program?

Jefferson Health Northeast Program received 2,079 applications and interviewed about 5.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast Program located?

Jefferson Health Northeast Program is located at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital 10800 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19114. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Northeast.

Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Northeast Program?

The program director is Amy Penza. The program coordinator, Evelyn Diaz-Traylor, is the usual contact for application questions.

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