Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program Radiology-Diagnostic Residency
Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Darby, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Mercy Catholic Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 4204121170
- Program director
- Christian Pedersen
- Location
- Darby, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 646
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 100%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Darby, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Mercy Catholic Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 646 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 10.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs100%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White27%
- Asian55%
- Black or African American18%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christian Pedersen
- Program coordinator
- Kimberly Young-Brown
- Coordinator phone
- (610) 237-4355
- Program phone
- (267) 934-7444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mercy Catholic Medical Center
1500 Lansdowne Avenue Darby, PA 19023 Open in Google Maps
Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mercy Catholic Medical Center 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 Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 100% of residents at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program offer?
Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program?
Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program received 646 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.
Where is Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program located?
Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program is located at 1500 Lansdowne Avenue Darby, PA 19023. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy Catholic Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program?
The program director is Christian Pedersen. The program coordinator, Kimberly Young-Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.