Jefferson

Application Information

The Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Residency Program in Internal Medicine accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We cannot process applications received through any other electronic or paper medium.

  • Deadline: December 15th of each year
  • Please contact the Internal Medicine Residency Coordinator if you have further questions:

    Residency Coordinator
    Department of Medicine
    Medicine.Residency@jefferson.edu

Application Requirements

  • Dean's Letter
  • Chairman's Letter (This letter should be generated from your home institution).
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (including Chairman's Letter)
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK and CS) *

* Additional USMLE Information -- Internal Medicine interns are required to pass USMLE Step I and Step II (CK and CS). Please note that it takes approximately 4-8 weeks for the USMLE Board to release the scores, therefore we advise taking the exam no later than March of the year in which you are starting your internship.

Additional Information for IMG's

  • Graduation within the last 5 years is preferred, but not mandatory
  • Hands-on clinical experience in not required to apply, but it is highly preferred
  • We sponsor H1 and J1 visas (we are exempt for the H1 cap)
  • ECFMG certification is required prior to the rank deadline
  • We do NOT offer observerships or externships

Jefferson Medical College
College Building, Room 822
1025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Residency Program Contact Information
Residency Program Coordinator
Department of Medicine
1025 Walnut Street, Room 805
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Medicine.Residency@jefferson.edu