Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

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About Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

ACGME code
1404121379
Program director
Christopher Henry
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
33
First-year spots
Applicants
2,655
Latest cycle
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 33 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,655 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
33
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White52%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Henry
Program coordinator
Deborah Richards
Coordinator phone
(215) 955-8767
Program phone
(215) 955-7085
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

1025 Walnut Street Room 805 Philadelphia, PA 19107-5001 Open in Google Maps

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program offer?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program offers 33 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 33 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH 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 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program located?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is located at 1025 Walnut Street Room 805 Philadelphia, PA 19107-5001. Its sponsoring institution is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Who is the program director of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

The program director is Christopher Henry. The program coordinator, Deborah Richards, is the usual contact for application questions.

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