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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

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

ACGME code
3004111322
Program director
Joanna Chan
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
651
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 651 applications and invited about 12.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed12%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
651
Interview rate
12.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates47%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White53%
  • Asian26%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Joanna Chan
Program coordinator
Deborah Rosen
Coordinator phone
(215) 503-3876
Program phone
(215) 503-5663
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

117 S. 11th Street Room 204 Pavilion 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?

About 26% of residents at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 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 651 applications and interviewed about 12.4% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 10%.

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 117 S. 11th Street Room 204 Pavilion 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 Joanna Chan. The program coordinator, Deborah Rosen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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