Application & Interview Information

Thank you for your interest in our Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University. The information on this site offers a general description of our training program.

All applicants for the PGY1 positions in Obstetrics and Gynecology are expected to apply using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) through your Dean's Office and join the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). You may obtain detailed information on the application process by contacting your Dean's Office or Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or by visiting the AAMC ERAS website.

Application Deadline – November 1, 2023

We will accept electronic applications only. Residency interview dates for 2023 are as follows:

• November 2, 2023
• November 9, 2023
• November 16, 2023
• December 7, 2023

Your application file will be considered complete and reviewed for interview consideration when the following documents have been received:

• ERAS Application
• Dean's letter (MSPE)/SLOE
• Medical School transcript
• Minimum of two (2) Letters of Recommendation (can include Chairman’s letter)
• USMLE Step I
• Personal statement
• CV

When completing your application, please be sure to check the box indicating your request for electronic transmission of your licensure test scores. Also, please be sure to update your electronic application with any changes such as contact address, email address, telephone number, or honors received.

Additional information

We do not have a minimum score requirement for USMLE Steps 1 and 2.

*Average Step 1 score of applicants interviewed during 2022 recruitment cycle was ***

• Maximum time between medical school graduation and residency - 1 year.
• For information on visa sponsorship please see Jefferson Visa Sponsorship Policies.
• Clinical experience in the United States is recommended prior to application.

Contact Information

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

Residency Program Contact Information
Stacey Small, MS, C-TAGME, Education Programs Administrator
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
833 Chestnut Street, Mezzanine
Philadelphia, PA 19107
obgyn.residency@jefferson.edu

Sincerely,

Julia Switzer, MD
Residency Program Director

Patrick Teefey, MD 
Associate Residency Program Director

Andrea Braverman, PhD
Associate Residency Program Director