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Temple University Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital.

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About Temple University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4404121300
Program director
Lawrence Oresanya
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,594
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Temple University Hospital Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,594 applications and invited about 5% 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 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 72 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women66%
  • Men34%
  • White48%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%

Contact and location

Program director
Lawrence Oresanya
Program coordinator
Kiesba Herrin
Coordinator phone
(215) 707-3632
Program phone
(215) 805-9892
Sponsoring institution
Temple University Hospital

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University 3401 North Broad Street Broad & Ontario Streets Philadelphia, PA 19140 Open in Google Maps

Temple University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Temple University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Temple University Hospital 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 Temple University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Temple University Hospital 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 Temple University Hospital Program offer?

Temple University Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Temple University Hospital Program?

Temple University Hospital Program received 1,594 applications and interviewed about 5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Temple University 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 Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital Program located?

Temple University Hospital Program is located at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University 3401 North Broad Street Broad & Ontario Streets Philadelphia, PA 19140. Its sponsoring institution is Temple University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Temple University Hospital Program?

The program director is Lawrence Oresanya. The program coordinator, Kiesba Herrin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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