SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

ACGME code
4404121302
Program director
Major Lee
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,562
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,562 applications and invited about 8.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% 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 75 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
8.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White46%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Major Lee
Program coordinator
Kara Lehman
Coordinator phone
(215) 531-1570
Program phone
(215) 662-6156
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

3400 Spruce Street 4 Maloney Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 1,562 applications and interviewed about 8.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at 3400 Spruce Street 4 Maloney Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

The program director is Major Lee. The program coordinator, Kara Lehman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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