Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are proud to be the nation's first hospital, the site of the nation's first medical trainee, and a core member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Our program offers a unique blend of a community hospital's comradery, the resources of a large academic system, and the diverse patient population of a vibrant city. We are committed to growth through service, providing top-tier bedside care to our patients, and creating the best environment for our residents to start their careers.
Total Program Size
28
14
14
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No, with exceptions
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1639140C0
1639140P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
240
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
525
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
42
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1404111376
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Alexander
Middle Name
Edwin
Last Name
Glaser
Degrees
MD
Address
Pennsylvania Hosp (UPHS)
Dept of Med 1 Pine West
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.15547 39.945503)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lejla
Last Name
Arnautovic
Degrees
MD
Address
Pennsylvania Hospital
1 Pine West
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-6130
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.065346 40.096171)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
40.40
% IMG
44.10
% DO
15.50
% Female
55.90
% Male
44.10
Total Physician
104
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
38.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,869 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $72,536 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $76,062 | 28 | 5 |
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Total Positions
56
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
June Start Date
18
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/fellowship-and-residency-programs/pennsylvania-hospital-programs/residency-programs/pennsylvania-hospital-department-of-internal-medicine