Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Starting in July 2026, our fellowship will offer two tracks: - Combined hematology/oncology fellowship: Training in solid and malignant hematology as well as classical hematology - Hematology-focused fellowship: Training in malignant and classical hematology. This track is intended for fellows who envision a career focused on classical hematology. - Both tracks are designed to provide our trainees with the tools they need to pursue academic careers characterized by clinical and research excellen
Total Program Size
10
10
10
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1628155F0
1628155F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
62
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
18
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
60
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1554121081
Beeper or Home Call
0
6
5
Program Director
First Name
Erin
Middle Name
Olivia
Last Name
Aakhus
Degrees
MD, MSc
Address
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
10th Fl Perelman Ctr S Pavilion Ext
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.192567 39.947697)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alexa
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Davis
Address
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania
10th Fl Perelman Ctr S Pavilion Ext
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.192567 39.947697)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
93.50
% IMG
6.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
33.50
% Male
66.50
Total Physician
96
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
49.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $90,741 | 28 | 8 |
| Year 3 | $94,558 | 28 | 8 |
| Year 4 | $87,785 | 28 | 8 |
| Year 5 | $90,741 | 28 | 8 |
| Year 6 | $94,558 | 28 | 8 |
| Year 7 | $97,169 | 28 | 8 |
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
30
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/fellowship-and-residency-programs/pennsylvania-hospital-programs/residency-programs/pennsylvania-hospital-pathology-residency/program/benefits-and-stipend
First Year Positions
10
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On