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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

ACGME code
4404100400
Program director
Lindsey Perea
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
568
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 568 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White66%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Lindsey Perea
Program coordinator
Taymiyyah Muhammad
Coordinator phone
(215) 871-6730
Sponsoring institution
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

4190 City Ave Philadelphia, PA 19131-1693 Open in Google Maps

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program offer?

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program?

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program received 568 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program located?

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program is located at 4190 City Ave Philadelphia, PA 19131-1693. Its sponsoring institution is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Who is the program director of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program?

The program director is Lindsey Perea. The program coordinator, Taymiyyah Muhammad, is the usual contact for application questions.

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