ED Residency Application

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 scheduling opens on Wednesday 10/18/23

Interview Dates 2023-2024

  • Tuesday October 24 (PM Only)
  • Thursday October 26
  • Tuesday October 31 (Diversity Day)
  • Thursday November2 (AM Only)
  • Tuesday November 7 
  • Thursday November 9 (AM Only)
  • Tuesday November 14
  • Thursday November 16
  • Tuesday November 28
  • Thursday November 30 (Diversity Day)
  • Tuesday December 5
  • Thursday December 7
  • Tuesday December 12 (AM Only)
  • Thursday December 14
  • Tuesday December 19 (AM Only)
  • Tuesday January 9 (TBD)

AM Interviews 8am-12pm

PM Interviews 1pm-5pm

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 — $69.869
  • PGY2 — $72,536
  • PGY3 — $76,062
  • PGY4 — $80,311

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 $150 CME stipend for textbooks and other learning resources
  • Funding for all senior residents to attend either the ACEP or SAEM Annual meetings
  • Stipends to present original research at national meetings
  • $1500 conference stipend and protected time for SAEM as PGY-2
  • $1500 conference stipend and protected time for ACEP as PGY-4
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