About Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is a Private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States of America). It was established in 1824. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Philadelphia, PA). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$69,195 (Same for Out-of-State)
Total Course Fees$276,780 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$17,567 (Philadelphia Cost of Living)
Living Cost / Month$2,100
Other Charges$8,500 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Median: 514)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.89
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineNovember 15 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Median: 514)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.89
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats272
Student–Faculty Ratio2.5:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
Hospital Bed Capacity908 (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (JeffMD Curriculum focus)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 10+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 908 (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (Office of International Affairs)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Massive Indian diaspora in Philadelphia)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (Office of International Affairs)
- Language Training Provided: No