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Plastic Surgery Residency Program

Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Continued AccreditationACGME #3604112143UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Temple University Hospital is an ACGME-accredited university-based Plastic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, PA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 6 residents in training. It reports 50% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $86,528. 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
6 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$86.5k
IMG percentage
50%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

3 years · Last ACGME review 2021

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
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
50%
x
US MD
50%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
33%
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
80
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
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

Jeanes Hospital is a Biotechnology company located in 7600 Central Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
146
Community size
Facility volume (annual)
ED visits
40,155
Inpatient surgeries
1,549
Outpatient surgeries
3,708
Births
0
Daily census
84
Full-time staff
749

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Jeanes Campus-Temple University Hospital · Philadelphia, PA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Jeanes Campus-Temple University Hospital

Primary
Philadelphia, PA146 beds

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Philadelphia, PA870 beds

St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Philadelphia, PA107 beds

Abington Memorial Hospital

Abington, PA623 beds

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Philadelphia, PA55 beds

Geisinger Medical Center

Danville, PA

The Philadelphia Hand Center PC

King Of Prussia, PA

Location

Purchasing power

~$6,069/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~12.8% of pay
Take-home$6,069/mo
Rent (1BR)$920/mo
State tax$221/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $86,528 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.07% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.07%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$60,698
−$18k vs US median
Avg Commute
32 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

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

People

Leadership

Adam Walchak, MD

Program Director; Site Director- FCCC, CHH, TUH-TWF

Program Director

Mrs. Tiffany Copeland-Hughes

GME Program Administrator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Temple University Hospital located?
Temple University Hospital is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What type of program is Temple University Hospital?
Temple University Hospital is a university-based residency program.
Is Temple University Hospital ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Temple University Hospital holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Temple University Hospital?
Temple University Hospital has approximately 6 residents in training.
How much is rent near Temple University Hospital?
Median rent near Philadelphia, PA is ~$920/month for a 1BR and ~$1,100/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Temple University Hospital accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 50% of Temple University Hospital'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 Temple University Hospital sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Temple University Hospital 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 Temple University Hospital require?
Temple University Hospital 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 Temple University Hospital?
Temple University Hospital reports a PGY-1 salary of $86,528. 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 Temple University Hospital?
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 Temple University Hospital to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Temple University Hospital 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 Plastic Surgery residency program positions as they appear.