Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Darby, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Mercy Catholic Medical Center.

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About Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4204121170
Program director
Christian Pedersen
Location
Darby, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 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, about the same as the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

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

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed18%
  • Silver signal: interviewed31%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Mercy Catholic Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 18% of the time, silver signals about 31%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

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.

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