University of Pennsylvania Health System Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 3004121314
- Program director
- Nicole Aqui
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 699
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 30%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 699 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 14.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates60%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs14%
- Non-US IMGs16%
Demographics
- Women53%
- Men47%
- White30%
- Asian35%
- Black or African American23%
- Hispanic or Latino16%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicole Aqui
- Program coordinator
- Vikki Scott
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 662-4829
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
3400 Spruce Street 6 Founders Pavilion Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 30% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 10 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 699 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 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.
Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at 3400 Spruce Street 6 Founders Pavilion Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
The program director is Nicole Aqui. The program coordinator, Vikki Scott, is the usual contact for application questions.