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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

Jefferson Health Medical Education
Philadelphia, PA
Continued AccreditationACGME #5404112110CommunityJ1J-1

Jefferson Health Medical Education is an ACGME-accredited community-based Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Philadelphia, PA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $78,592. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
2 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.6k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2020 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2022

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
3
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
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
0%
x
US MD
50%
x
DO
50%
x
Women
100%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

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
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.5
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Health Partners Plans through HPP and Jefferson Health Plans provide trusted health insurance plans that prioritize your well-being. We offer a range of affordable plans in Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare Advantage, and Individual and Family plans, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. With a commitment to personalized healthcare, accessible health services, and a strong healthcare provider network, we empower individuals and families to take charge of their health. Our mission is to improve the lives of our communities by delivering quality plans with exceptional member service. What We Offer: ✅ Comprehensive health coverage for all stages of life ✅ Easy access to quality healthcare and top providers ✅ Health and wellness programs to support your journey.

Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 9 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB

Primary teaching site: Jefferson Health Medical Education · Philadelphia, PA

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Jefferson Health Medical Education

Primary
Philadelphia, PA

Nemours Children's Health Wilmington

Wilmington, DE210 beds

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA512 beds

MossRehab

Philadelphia, PA

Location

Purchasing power

~$5,348/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~15.3% of pay
Take-home$5,348/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,000/mo
State tax$201/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $78,592 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

Huma N Ansari, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Kenny Fernandez

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Morgan Labs, MHA

Accreditation Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jefferson Health Medical Education located?
Jefferson Health Medical Education is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What type of program is Jefferson Health Medical Education?
Jefferson Health Medical Education is a community-based residency program.
Is Jefferson Health Medical Education ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Jefferson Health Medical Education holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Jefferson Health Medical Education?
Jefferson Health Medical Education has approximately 2 residents in training.
How much is rent near Jefferson Health Medical Education?
Median rent near Philadelphia, PA is ~$1,000/month for a 1BR and ~$1,382/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Jefferson Health Medical Education accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Jefferson Health Medical Education reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Jefferson Health Medical Education sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Jefferson Health Medical Education reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education require?
Jefferson Health Medical Education 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education?
Jefferson Health Medical Education reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,592. 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education?
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 Jefferson Health Medical Education to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Jefferson Health Medical Education 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 Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.