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Tower Health/St Christopher's Hospital for Children Program

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

ACGME ID3204112209
Program Code1653320C0
NRMP Code1653320C0

In addition to providing a robust and comprehensive education in general pediatrics, our program is committed to training clinicians who are passionat

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

26

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Interviews Last Year

380

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Year 1 Seats

26

Interviews Last Year

380
73%

Interview Ratio

14.6

% US MD

28.2

% IMG

8.5
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

No

Graduation Year Requirement

7

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

380

Interview to Seat Ratio

14.6

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$67,358
PGY-2
$69,389
PGY-3
$71,467

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

26

Year 2 Size

24

Year 3 Size

24

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

74

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

2

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

55

Contact Details

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Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1653320C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

No

Year Of Graduation Limit

7

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

26

Year 2 Program Size

24

Year 3 Program Size

24

% IMG Residents

8.5 %

% US MD Residents

28.2 %

% DO Residents

63.4 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

74

Total Physician Faculty

150

Faculty:Resident Ratio

2

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

67358

Year 2 Compensation

69389

Year 3 Compensation

71467

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

55 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

380

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1653320C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-20 to 2026-01-23

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-19 to 2027-01-22

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Sponsor Institution

Tower Health

Primary Institution

St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Participant Institutions

St Christopher's Hospital for Children | Temple University Hospital | Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

Annual Hospital Admissions

3864

Annual ED Visits

38283

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

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