Applying To The University Of Pennsylvania Emergency Medicine Residency Program
We have twelve categorical residency training positions available per year to medical students through the match. We accept applications only through the Electronic Residency Applications Service (ERAS).
Documents needed for a complete application file:
- Completed NRMP application form
- Medical school dean's letter
- Medical school transcript
- Three (3) letters of reference, including at least one SLOE from an emergency medicine physician or EM evaluation committee.
- USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX 1 required, (USMLE Step 2 optional but strongly recommended). Must have Step 2 score submitted prior to February 1st.
Once the complete application is received, the residency selection committee will review it and interviews will be granted by email invitation. Interview scheduling will be through interview broker.
Interview Dates 2025-2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays during late October, November, December and early January
AM Interviews 8:30am-12pm
PM Interviews 1pm-4:30pm
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the residency coordinator at EMCOORDINATOR@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Department of Emergency Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Ground Silverstein
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fax: (215) 662-3953
Salaries 2023-24
- PGY1 — $71,965
- PGY2 — $74,712
- PGY3 — $78,343
- PGY4 — $82,720
Benefits
- Three (3) weeks vacation per year + 1 week time off during winter holiday
- Medical insurance from a choice of several comprehensive plans
- Dental, vision and prescription plans
- Liability/Malpractice insurance
- Annual membership in several national organizations including:
- American College of Emergency Medicine (ACEP)
- Emergency Medicine Residents Association (EMRA)
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM)
- Step 3 USMLE test fees
- PA medical training license fees
- DEA license fees
- ATLS Certification fees
- Annual $1000 CME stipend for textbooks and other learning resources
- $750 Stipends to present original research at national meetings
- Protected time for SAEM as PGY-2
- Protected time for ACEP as PGY-4