Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency
At a Glance
Contact
833 Chestnut Street
Mezzanine
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Thomas Jefferson University Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency team is here to answer all of your questions, starting with the frequently asked questions below. Please contact us with any other questions about the program.
How do I submit an application?
Thomas Jefferson University accepts all applications through ResidencyCas Program Portal. #1630220 CAS ID 406014 Applications submitted in any other form will not be reviewed.
How many categorical positions do you expect to offer?
During the 2026 recruitment cycle the OBGYN Residency will offer six categorical spots for PGY1* residents. The program does not offer preliminary positions.
*The program will make exceptions to recruit PGY2 residents, as needed.
Where will I spend most of my time?
The OBGYN Residency uses numerous clinical settings throughout the Jefferson Health System in order to give our house-staff the most diverse educational experience.
House officers will spend time in the following sites: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Capital Health in Trenton, New Jersey, Thomas Jefferson OBGYN Outpatient Office, various Thomas Jefferson University affiliated subspecialty practices and Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
Are there USMLE score requirements?
While USMLE scores* are an important factor in our selection process, there are no official score requirements to apply to the program.
Do you accept applications from graduates of international medical colleges?
Yes, applications from international medical college graduates are accepted. The University sponsors both H-1 and J-1 visas. Recent clinical experience in the United States is highly recommended and a graduation date within the past three years is highly preferred.
How is the schedule made?
The resident rotation schedule is developed by the Program Director with input from the administrative chief residents. Resident requests are incorporated into the development of the rotation schedule as appropriate, accounting for vacation requests, interviews and required testing.
See the Rotation Schedule and More
How is abortion training at TJUH affected by the Dobbs decision?
TJUH OB/GYN believes that abortion is an essential part of reproductive healthcare and remains committed to abortion training. In Pennsylvania, abortion remains legal up to 23 weeks and 6 days and residents continue to engage in routine abortion training, learning procedural and medication abortions in the first and second trimesters.
How can individual residents give feedback to the program?
Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on their training experience on an ongoing basis. Residents can provide feedback during weekly education division meetings, scheduled residency business meetings and via the resident suggestion box. Annually, all residents and faculty are required to provide anonymous feedback for the Program Evaluation Committee Meeting. Feedback received during this process is used to help make improvement and changes to the structure of the residency training.
How does the resident evaluation process work?
Designated faculty members complete rotation evaluations for each resident at the conclusion of every scheduled rotation. These evaluations are compiled using composite information provided by faculty who have worked with the resident during the rotation.
What kind of benefits do residents receive?
The Thomas Jefferson University Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine is committed to supporting the financial, medical and personal well-being of our fellows. See below for salary, benefits and vacation information.
Resident Salary & TJUH Benefits information
Benefits Overview
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance (effective date of hire)
- Travel Insurance (optional)
- Accident Insurance (optional)
- Long-Term Disability (optional)
- Dental Insurance (optional)
- Vision Insurance (optional)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Payroll Banking (optional)
- Worker’s Compensation
- Professional Liability Insurance (includes Tail insurance coverage)
- Laundry (white coats)
- On-call Rooms
- On-call Meal Allowance
- Counseling Services
- Leave of Absence
- Short-Term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Professional/Personal Leave
Academic Year Vacation
- PGY1: 3 weeks of leave each academic year
- PGY2 and beyond: 4 weeks of leave each academic year
* Vacation does not carry to the next academic year