Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
See how you matchAbout Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
- ACGME code
- 2604121021
- Program director
- James Purtill
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 458
- Latest cycle
- 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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 458 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- 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
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White73%
- Asian10%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- James Purtill
- Program coordinator
- Kelly Quici
- Coordinator phone
- (267) 297-2440
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
925 Chestnut Street 5th Floor 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 Orthopaedic 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 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
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 925 Chestnut Street 5th Floor 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 James Purtill. The program coordinator, Kelly Quici, is the usual contact for application questions.