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Neonatal-perinatal Medicine Residency Program

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Continued AccreditationACGME #3294121104UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neonatal-perinatal medicine residency program in Philadelphia, PA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 25% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $80,904. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
4
12 residents · 12 approved
PGY-1 salary
$80.9k
IMG percentage
25%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1989 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2010

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
25%
x
US MD
33%
x
DO
42%
x
Women
67%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Exceptional Care for Children is a nonprofit pediatric skilled nursing facility and Delaware’s only provider dedicated to caring for children with complex medical needs. We are a national leader in skilled nursing, respiratory support, therapy services, palliative care, and adaptive tools that help children learn, communicate, move, and grow. Our campus is designed to give medically fragile children a childhood filled with possibility. Residents attend school on site, enjoy accessible play spaces, and build meaningful relationships with staff who feel like family. ECC also serves as a regional resource for safe hospital to home transitions by offering caregiver training, equipment evaluations, and the support families need as they prepare for life beyond the hospital. With 46 pediatric beds and a 22 bed expansion opening in 2026, ECC continues to advance a full continuum of care for young people who require around the clock support.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
1,140
Tertiary care
NIH Research Funding (FY2025)
Total awarded
$5.3M
Active projects
~2

Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
52,529
ED visits
170,895
Inpatient surgeries
12,068
Outpatient surgeries
22,132
Births
6,118
Daily census
941
Full-time staff
9,771

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Christiana Care Health Services Inc · Wilmington, DE

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Christiana Care Health Services Inc

Primary
Wilmington, DE1,140 beds

Nemours Children's Health Wilmington

Wilmington, DE210 beds

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Philadelphia, PA870 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,310/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~33% of pay
Take-home$4,310/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,225/mo
State tax$207/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $80,904 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.07% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

State Income Tax
3.07%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Zubair Aghai, MD

Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program, Professor of Pediatrics

Program Director

Mrs. Anita Bergh, BA, BS

Director of Medical Education

Coordinator

Ms. Clara Greskoff

GME Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Tyree Winters, DO

Vice Chair of Education and Director of Graduate Medical Education

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University located?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What type of program is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is a university-based residency program.
Is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University has approximately 12 residents in training.
How much is rent near Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Median rent near Philadelphia, PA is ~$2,225/month for a 1BR and ~$3,393/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 25% of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University require?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University reports a PGY-1 salary of $80,904. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neonatal-perinatal medicine residency program positions as they appear.