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Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.

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About Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

ACGME code
4404111291
Program director
Ramsey Dallal
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,543
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,543 applications and invited about 4.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
4.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White64%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ramsey Dallal
Program coordinator
V. Coretta Philgence
Coordinator phone
(215) 663-3443
Program phone
(215) 663-6422
Sponsoring institution
Jefferson Health Medical Education

5501 Old York Road Klein Building, Suite 510 Philadelphia, PA 19141 Open in Google Maps

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offer?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program received 1,543 applications and interviewed about 4.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program located?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is located at 5501 Old York Road Klein Building, Suite 510 Philadelphia, PA 19141. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

The program director is Ramsey Dallal. The program coordinator, V. Coretta Philgence, is the usual contact for application questions.

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