SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

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About Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program

ACGME code
4404121301
Program director
Karen Chojnacki
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,364
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,364 applications and invited about 9.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
7
Interview rate
9.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White58%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Karen Chojnacki
Program coordinator
Brielle Maugeri Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(215) 955-5750
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

1015 Walnut Street Suite 620 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open in Google Maps

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH 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 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program offer?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program received 1,364 applications and interviewed about 9.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH 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 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program located?

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program is located at 1015 Walnut Street Suite 620 Philadelphia, PA 19107. Its sponsoring institution is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Who is the program director of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program?

The program director is Karen Chojnacki. The program coordinator, Brielle Maugeri Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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