Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program

ACGME code
2204111252
Program director
Bethany Goins
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women96%
  • Men4%
  • White65%
  • Asian26%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Bethany Goins
Program coordinator
Roslyn Levit
Coordinator phone
(215) 873-5392
Program phone
(215) 829-3972
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS) 2 Pine East 8th and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open in Google Maps

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program offer?

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program is located at Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS) 2 Pine East 8th and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19107. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System/Pennsylvania Hospital Program?

The program director is Bethany Goins. The program coordinator, Roslyn Levit, is the usual contact for application questions.

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