University of Pennsylvania Health System Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 4614121082
- Program director
- Chase Brown
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 136
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 136 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 6% across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs.
Residents work about 45 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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates93%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White57%
- Asian43%
- Hispanic or Latino14%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Chase Brown
- Program coordinator
- Mzisa Duffy
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 662-4000
- Program phone
- (215) 662-9595
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 3400 Spruce Street, 4 Maloney Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 7% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 3 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
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. University of Pennsylvania Health System Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 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 Chase Brown. The program coordinator, Mzisa Duffy, is the usual contact for application questions.