Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The residency training program in Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University, a fully accredited four-year categorical training program, is designed to provide comprehensive training in all contemporary aspects of clinical neurology. The program features a progressive increase in patient care and teaching responsibilities across the full breadth of neurology sub-specialties.
Total Program Size
10
10
10
10
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1630180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
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
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
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
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1804121101
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Jeffrey
Middle Name
Braden
Last Name
Ratliff
Degrees
MD
Address
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
4th Fl
901 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.155904 39.948558)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Josephine
Last Name
Volpe
Degrees
MBA
Address
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
4th Fl
901 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.155904 39.948558)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
93.90
% IMG
2.60
% DO
3.40
% Female
72.40
% Male
27.60
Total Physician
62
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
48.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | ||
| Year | 3 | ||
| Year | 5 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $70,860 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $73,694 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $76,642 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $79,708 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
June Start Date
20
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
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/departments/resident-info.html