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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1604121074
Program director
Christopher Farrell
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
341
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 341 applications and invited about 15.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
15.2%
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

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White56%
  • Asian32%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Farrell
Program coordinator
Michelle Hoffman
Coordinator phone
(215) 503-4758
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

111 S 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 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 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?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program received 341 applications and interviewed about 15.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

Applicants who sent Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 111 S 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. 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 Farrell. The program coordinator, Michelle Hoffman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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