Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Temple University Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital.

ACGME code
3004111321
Program director
Mohamed Alsammak
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Temple University Hospital Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
675
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$78,948
Per year

Temple University Hospital Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 675 applications and invited about 10.5% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

First-year residents earn $78,948 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 31 vacation days. 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
  • 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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
675
Interview rate
10.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs81%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White31%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-13$78,9483110
PGY-25$81,7023110
PGY-33$84,4113110
PGY-45$88,3673110
Hours per week (PGY-1)
40
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training75%
  • Other25%

Contact and location

Program director
Mohamed Alsammak
Program coordinator
Kimberly Curtis
Coordinator phone
(215) 688-6468
Program phone
(215) 384-6102
Sponsoring institution
Temple University Hospital

3401 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Open in Google Maps

Temple University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Temple University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Temple University Hospital 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Temple University Hospital Program offer?

Temple University Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Temple University Hospital Program?

Temple University Hospital Program received 675 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital 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 Temple University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Temple University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Temple University Hospital Program?

First-year residents at Temple University Hospital Program earn $78,948 a year and receive 31 vacation days. First-year residents work about 40 hours a week.

Where is Temple University Hospital Program located?

Temple University Hospital Program is located at 3401 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140. Its sponsoring institution is Temple University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Temple University Hospital Program?

The program director is Mohamed Alsammak. The program coordinator, Kimberly Curtis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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