Radiation OncologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Radiation Oncology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

ACGME code
4304121087
Program director
Eric Ojerholm
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
220
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 220 applications and invited about 19.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiation Oncology programs, which interview about 29.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiation Oncology program has 7%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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
5
Interview rate
19.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White52%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Ojerholm
Program coordinator
Cordelia Baffic
Coordinator phone
(215) 662-3694
Program phone
(215) 908-1332
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

Department of Radiation Oncology 3400 Civic Center Blvd, PCAM 2 west 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 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 Program IMG-friendly?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 5 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 220 applications and interviewed about 19.1% of applicants. The typical Radiation Oncology program interviews about 29.4%.

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 Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at Department of Radiation Oncology 3400 Civic Center Blvd, PCAM 2 west 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 Eric Ojerholm. The program coordinator, Cordelia Baffic, is the usual contact for application questions.