Internal Medicine Residency Program at Pennsylvania Hospital

The University of Pennsylvania Health System

Welcome to Pennsylvania Hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency homepage. We are proud to be the nation’s first hospital, and our program strives to continue the legacy of the institution’s deep educational roots. Since 1997, we have been part of the University of Pennsylvania Healthcare System, and have close ties with our sister institutions only a few miles away; as such, we offer a unique blend of a community hospital’s comradery with the resources of a large academic health system. Pennsylvania Hospital is located in the heart of center-city Philadelphia, and is steeped in a vibrant historic district with easy access to modern cultural amenities. Our program serves a diverse patient population and is dedicated to providing top-tier bedside care, and creating the best environment for our residents to start their careers. We welcome you to continue through the links below to learn more, and please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.

Program Goals:

1. Provide rigorous, top-tier training in general medicine through breadth of disease presentations and exposure to the full array of medical specialties
2. Engender a supportive community which fosters personal growth through challenges
3. Instill the qualities of professionalism, leadership, hard work, and compassion
4. Recruit diverse physicians who broaden our perspective and enhance our ability to connect with patients
5. Encourage leadership in research, quality improvement, medical education, and health advocacy
6. Partner with residents to reach their individual post-residency career goals