Transitional YearCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.

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About Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program

ACGME code
9994100001
Program director
Daniel Bitetto
Location
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,082
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,082 applications and invited about 11.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
11.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men33%
  • White33%
  • Asian42%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Bitetto
Program coordinator
Carla Ramirez
Coordinator phone
(484) 622-0959
Program phone
(484) 622-7117
Sponsoring institution
Jefferson Health Medical Education

559 W. Germantown Pike East Norriton, PA 19403 Open in Google Maps

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program received 1,082 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program located?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program is located at 559 W. Germantown Pike East Norriton, PA 19403. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Program?

The program director is Daniel Bitetto. The program coordinator, Carla Ramirez, is the usual contact for application questions.