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Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pathology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital offers a combined Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology residency program that is ACGME accredited, with 4 years of training and 8 residency positions available. The program focuses on personalized medicine, providing comprehensive diagnostic services, and involves education and research collaborations with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Residents in this program have shown great success in achieving board certification and securing fellowships, indicating a strong training opportunity.

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Program Details

Specialty

Pathology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

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Categorical Positions

2

Categorical Positions (detail)

8 residency positions (generally 2 residents per year)

Program Website

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Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Program Director

Dr. Thomas Bond

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Current Residents

Overview

The pathology residency program consists of 8 residency positions and generally enrolls 2 residents each year, indicating a total of 2 PGY-1 residents at any given time, although the descriptions do not specify the exact distribution of international medical graduates.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

The pathology residency program is an ACGME accredited 4-year program that combines Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), with 8 residency positions, typically accepting 2 residents per year. The program emphasizes evidence-based personalized medicine.

Application

The residency program accepts applicants through the ERAS system. It requires completion of the application, personal statement, CV, three letters of recommendation, and USMLE scores. The interview season generally runs from October to March, with interview dates typically announced about six weeks in advance.

# of Locations

The residents will work at the Pennsylvania Hospital, which is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, providing the opportunity to gain experience in a reputable institution.

Fellowship

The pathology residency program offers excellent success in American Board of Pathology certification and secure outstanding fellowships and job placements in both community and academic settings. Specific fellowships offered or pursued by recent graduates were not provided in the text.

Resident Life

Overview

Pennsylvania Hospital's Department of Pathology has a rich history and is renowned for its contributions to patient care, education, and research, including advanced diagnostic services in anatomic and clinical pathology.

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# of Years of Program

4 years

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Alumni

Alumni of the program often secure fellowships or positions in various subspecialties including Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology. Many graduates work in esteemed institutions across the United States, and some have pursued academic careers.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Excellent learning opportunity for residents, excellent success in board certification, and strong fellowship placements.

PGY-1 Salary

Vacation

PGY-1 residents are allocated four weeks of vacation annually, which cannot be carried over to the subsequent year. Requests for time off usually require approval and must be submitted in advance.

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