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DAY T I M E * T O P I C P R E S E N T E R(S )
Tuesday 5-5:45 p.m. Pre-Interview Day Check-Inwith Hospitality and Engagement Coordinators and Representative from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Casey Moffitt Kathryn Sommer
Wednesday 10 a.m. Applicant Check-In via Zoom Bonnie Emilius, Director of Admissions
10:10-10:25 a.m. Financial Aid Susan McFadden, Executive Director, University Financial Aid Office
10:25-10:40 a.m. Welcome and Applicant Introductions Joshua Lieberman, MS2
10:40-10:50 a.m. Meet the Dean of Admissions Clara Callahan, MD, The Lillian H. Brent Dean of Students and Admissions
Alisa LoSasso, MD, Assistant Dean of Admissions
10:50-11 a.m. Diversity at Jefferson Bernard L. Lopez, MD, MS, CPE, Associate Dean for Diversity and Community Engagement; Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
Tracy Trice, MD, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Student Diversity Programs; Clinical Assistant Professor
11-11:10 a.m. Keynote Speaker Featured Jefferson Physician
11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. A Student’s Perspective SKMC Student Admissions Coordinators
Curriculum – Jennifer SachsExtracurricular – Adam UppendahlPhiladelphia – Madalyne Sunday ODII – Student Representative
12-12:15 p.m. Break
12:15-12:45 p.m. Student Interviews Zoom Link sent to applicants via email
2 p.m. Faculty Interview Zoom Link sent to applicants via email
3 p.m. Virtual Tour of Thomas Jefferson University Center City
SKMC Tour Ambassadors
4 p.m. Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Meet and Greet
Colin Yost, Peace Nosa-Omorogiuiwa, Saloni Parikh, Jessica Amoako and Hudson Carter
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A G E N D A
Left to Right: Joshua Lieberman: [email protected]; Casey Moffitt: [email protected];
Kathryn Sommer: [email protected]; Madalyne Sunday: [email protected];
Jennifer Sachs: [email protected]; Adam Uppendahl: [email protected]
*All Times are Eastern Standard
Sidney Kimmel Medical College I N T E R V I E W D A Y
Welcome!
We are delighted to have you attend our Sidney Kimmel Medical College remote interview day. We had hoped that it
would have been possible to have you with us here on campus; however, when we learned that this was not possible,
our students did not hesitate to meet the challenge. They have worked with the admissions office to create a program
that we think will capture the spirit and atmosphere that is uniquely Jefferson.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College, at Thomas Jefferson University, is an institution where research, education and patient
care come together with empathy and compassion. We firmly believe that Jefferson’s greatest assets are our remarkable
student body and our dedicated faculty. Students, faculty and administrators, have worked together to create a program
for you that will provide you opportunities to meet both our students and faculty today.
Throughout your four years, you will be presented with the opportunities and access to the best clinically balanced
medical education. And, equally important, we are convinced that there is no other medical school in America that
provides a stronger sense of family among the teachers and students in which you will thrive.
Again, welcome to Jefferson and we hope to see you again soon!
Sincerely,
Clara A. Callahan, MD
The Lillian H. Brent Dean of Students and Admissions
Chair, Committee on Admissions
T 215-955-6983 Jefferson.edu/[email protected]
M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
Sidney Kimmel Medical College is
committed to educating physicians
who will shape and lead integrated
healthcare delivery and research
teams of tomorrow; discovering new
knowledge that will define the future
of clinical care through investigation
from the laboratory to the bedside,
and into the community. Our
physicians will set the standard for
quality, compassionate and efficient
patient care for our community and
for the nation. SKMC recognizes that
a diverse community is imperative to
achieving excellence in patient care,
education and research. As we carry
out our mission, we are committed to
the highest standards of professionalism
and aspire to be a community of
discovery, learning and inclusion.
THE CORE VALUES OF SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE
At Sidney Kimmel Medical College of
Thomas Jefferson University, we are
committed to the highest principles
of professionalism. We aspire to be a
community that is not only academically
and fiscally successful, but also a
community of discovery, learning,
caring and sharing. The core values of
SKMC guide the actions of our faculty,
students and administrative teams.
Our word is our bond.
(Integrity)
We respect each other and all with whom we come into contact.
(Respect)
We contribute to society’s intellectual, cultural,and spiritual well-being to the
highest possible extent.
(Social Responsibility)
We recognize that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand, enhancing our
education and patient care and welcome our ability to interact with other people.
(Diversity)
We care about and attempt to ameliorate the suffering and pain of illness; we care
about and attempt to ameliorate the trials and tribulations of the Jefferson family.
(Compassion)
We are committed to excellence and the life-long pursuit of new knowledge and
personal and professional growth.
(Excellence)
We aspire to do the right thing, for the right reason, even if it involves pain or sacrifice.
(Altruism)
We are committed to each other and to those we serve. We work together to
achieve our mission and goals.
(Collaboration)
We are committed to the prudent use of the resources made available to us by
the hard work of the faculty, the tuition of our learners, the support of the public,
and the philanthropic giving that sustains us and helps us grow.
(Stewardship)
Je�MD’s goal:To educatephysicians who will serve, lead and discover.
MOST COMMON ARE: NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY & PENNSYLVANIA.
3.76% AVERAGE OVERALL GPA 114
66.6%20-23
AGE RANGE OF SKMC STUDENTS
32.5%24-29
0.9%30-34
AVERAGE SCIENCE GPA 3.75%
514 AVERAGE MCAT
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S T U D E N T F A C T S H E E T
4.90%OF APPLICANTS
OFFERED ACCEPTANCE
272STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO FIRST YEAR CLASS
8,964AMCAS APPLICANTS
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED
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32OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
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CLINICAL ROTATIONS
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Emergency MedicineFamily MedicineInternal MedicineNeurologyOB/GYNPediatricsPsychiatrySurgerySurgical Specialties
Anatomy, histology,embryology
Biochemistry, cell biology,nutrition
Clinical skills
Health systems science
Infection & immunity
Humanities
Evidence-based medicine & informatics
Physiology & Pathology
Pharmacology
Professionalism & ethics
Wellness
Genetics
1. Intro to Study of Medicine2. Host Defense/Blood3. Cardiac/Pulmonary4. GI/Liver/Renal
• MD/MBA-MHA 5-year program in HealthAdministration with Widener University
• MD/MBA program with the University of Delaware
• MD/MPH with Je�erson College of Population Health
• MD/PhD with Je�erson College of Life Sciences
5. Urology/Endocrine/Reproductive6. Musculoskeletal/Integumentary7. Neuroscience/Psychiatry8. Complex Cases
Enter medical school
C U R R I C U L U M T H R E A D S
1824Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jeerson University was
founded as Jeerson Medical College by Philadelphia physician George McClellan, MD, in partnership with Jeerson College of
Cannonsburg, PA.
1839Jeerson Medical College parted ways with Jeerson College
and began operating under its own charter.
1877Jeerson opened its first hospital, becoming the second
medical school in the country to have an associated hospital.
1958Jeerson’s expansion continued; Foerderer Pavilion opened.
1978The Gibbon Building of the hospital opened.
2017Thomas Jeerson University merged with Philadelphia University to
form a professional university that dedicates itself to collaborative, transdisciplinary and interprofessional approaches to learning.
1826Pennsylvania legislature passed a bill recognizing Jeerson Medical College, allowing the College to award medical degrees.
1856Dr. Samuel Gross (class of 1828), considered one of the finest surgeons of his time, returned to Jeerson to lead the Department of Surgery and founded the Jeerson Medical College Alumni Association.
1969Thomas Jeerson University was established and added nursing, health professions and graduate studies to its academic programs.
2014The Sidney Kimmel Foundation made a $110 million gift to Jeerson Medical College – the largest single gift in the history of Thomas Jeerson University. Through this gift the college was renamed the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jeerson University. The funds support endowment programs to benefit student scholarships, faculty retention, campus facilities, clinical instruction and technology.
TODAY
1898-1907Due to Jeerson’s clinical success the hospital expanded with three new buildings within nine years.
( C O N T I N U E D)
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TODAY
The University includes 10 colleges and 3 schools in diverse disciplines: Architecture and the Built Environment; Health
Professions; Humanities and Sciences; Life Sciences; Nursing; Pharmacy; Population Health; Rehabilitation Sciences;
Design, Engineering and Commerce – School of Business and School of Design and Engineering; School of Continuing
and Professional Studies; and Sidney Kimmel Medical College. More than 8,400 students are educated each year across
the University. Sidney Kimmel Medical College is the largest private medical school in the country.
As one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the nation, Jefferson emphasizes the attainment of clinical
excellence in its educational programs. It encourages the student body and faculty to commit themselves to lifelong
intellectual pursuits.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is committed to maintaining quality as the hallmark of
excellent medical practice and as the cornerstone of the future, both in education and in the provision of health care.
The University also continues to develop high quality research programs to enrich education and patient care.
U.S. News & World Report ranks current clinical practice and research among the nation’s best in many specialties.
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JeffMD: A CURRICULUM FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
As a student in the Class of 2024, you will contribute to Sidney KImmel Medical College’s proud tradition of excellence.
You will have many opportunities to develop as a leader in your profession — in clinical settings, research labs and
community service. JeffMD, Sidney KImmel Medical College’s curriculum, will support you by giving you sound
fundamentals, combined with elements you can customize to your interests. You will find strong integration of
clinical experience and science instruction throughout your four years here.
Mission
To educate physicians who will serve, lead and discover.
Values
Put the patient first | Foster respect and humility | Insist on integrity and personal responsibility
Develop a passion for learning, collaborative practice and continuous reflection
B E NE F IT S OF Jef fMD
A patient-centered perspective. Faculty and team members will constantly ask you to examine the doctor you are
becoming through a patient’s lenses:
“What do my patients need me to know, and how do they want me to act?”
Early clinical experience. Soon after matriculation, you will find yourself in contact with patients, developing clinical
skills and knowledge while contributing to patient care in ways both meaningful and appropriate to your early stage
in medical school. As your knowledge and skills grow, so will your involvement in patient care.
Contextual learning. A constant interplay among foundational science, development of clinical skills and knowledge,
and definition of a professional persona will create context and relevance for new learning.
Scholarly Inquiry. Independent projects, which you will be able to shape with input from a faculty mentor, will hone
your critical thinking skills. During time built into your schedule, you might choose to focus on clinical and individual
research, medical education, population health, healthcare systems, health policy, humanities, design or digital health.
A range of instructional formats. You will do much of your learning in small groups that give teams responsibility
for problem-solving. Lectures, simulation, individual study and reflection will also remain as essential elements of
the instructional portfolio.
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Jef fMD FACU LT Y
“The emphasis was on knowledge acquisition, and medicine is so much more than being
able to recall knowledge — it’s clinical situations, critical thinking, reasoning, being aware
that patients are from different backgrounds than your own,” “This change provides a
more hands-on, experiential approach that accentuates humanism in medicine.”
Steven K. Herrine, MD Professor of Medicine,
Vice Dean, Academic Affairs and
Undergraduate Medical Education
“Doctors not only need to have the knowledge, but also to be good at communicating
and helping to navigate a complex healthcare system. Also, in the old days, it was all
about acute care in the hospital. You either solved the illness or you didn’t. Today, a lot
of medicine is about managing complicated chronic diseases as a medical team in an
outpatient setting.”
Deborah Ziring, MD Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Medical Education
“What impressed me was the students’ enthusiasm for self-directed learning and their
constructive feedback throughout. Students seem more focused on the “why” and “how”
rather than memorizing lists of material. Caring for a patient involves so much more than
just medical knowledge and that is what this curriculum is trying to accomplish.”
Urvashi Vaid, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Director, Phase 1, JeffMD
Je�MD’s goal:To educate physicians who will serve, lead and discover.
MOST COMMON ARE: NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY & PENNSYLVANIA.
3.72% OVERALL GPA MEAN 114
80.3%20-24
AGE RANGE OF SKMC STUDENTS
19%25-29
0.7%30-34
OVERALL SCIENCE GPA 3.67%
513 AVERAGE MCAT
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2019 Incoming ClassS T U D E N T F A C T S H E E T
4.72%
OF APPLICANTS ACCEPTED
272 STUDENTS IN
FIRST-YEAR CLASS
9,443
AMCAS APPLICANTS
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED
90.8%
50%
states represented
29OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
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JOINT DEGREES OFFERED
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
PHASE 1 BLOCKS
Emergency MedicineFamily MedicineInternal MedicineNeurologyOB/GYNPediatricsPsychiatrySurgerySurgical Specialties
Anatomy, histology,embryology
Biochemistry, cell biology,nutrition
Clinical skills
Health systems science
Infection & immunity
Humanities
Evidence-based medicine & informatics
Physiology & Pathology
Pharmacology
Professionalism & ethics
Wellness
Genetics
1. Intro to Study of Medicine2. Host Defense/Blood3. Cardiac/Pulmonary4. GI/Liver/Renal
• MD/MBA-MHA 5-year program in Health Administration with Widener University
• MD/MBA program with the University of Delaware
• MD/MPH with Je�erson College of Population Health
• MD/PhD with Je�erson College of Life Sciences
5. Urology/Endocrine/Reproductive6. Musculoskeletal/Integumentary7. Neuroscience/Psychiatry8. Complex Cases
Enter medical school
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To learn more about JeffMD, visit Jefferson.edu/JeffMD
You can also contact us at [email protected]
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Genera l Interes tActive Minds
The Arrhythmias
Bruce & the FenderBenders
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
Colleges against Cancer at Thomas Jefferson University
DIMES
The Diversity Council
Hands of Hope
Jefferson APAMSA
Jefferson Arts Organization
Jefferson Athlete Health Organization
Jefferson Book Club
Jefferson Business and Biotechnology
Jeff Cares for Kids
Jefferson Chamber Orchestra
Jefferson Christian Fellowship
Jefferson Clowns for Medicine
Jefferson Dance Club
JeffEarth
Jeff HOPE
Jeff HEALTH
Jeff ISPOR
JeffLGBTQ
Jeff Reads
Jeff SAPHE
Jeff SAMOSA
Jeff SOAR
JeffYES
Jeff Medical Interpreters
Jefferson Muslim Students Association
Jefferson Physician Scientist
Association
Jefferson Public Health
Society
Jewish Student Association
(JSA)
Jefferson Students for
Human Rights
KIPP Healthy Living
Latino Medical Student
Association
Louis Pasteur Roman
Catholic Society
Military Medical Students
Association
NoRx Improv
Puentes de Salud
at Jefferson
Refugee Health Partners
SKMC Student Council
Science Outreach Network
The Testostertones
Honor Societ iesAOA
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Hobart Amory Hare Honor Society
Spor tsBadminton Club
Jeff Hockey
Jefferson Soccer Club
Jefferson Volleyball Club
Winter Sports Club
Professional Organizations
AMA
AMSA
AMWA
Medica l Interes t GroupsAmerican Geriatrics Society
DePalma Orthopaedic Society
International Medicine Society
John H. Gibbon, Jr. Surgical Society
Jefferson Anesthesia Society
Jefferson Dermatology
Society
Jefferson Emergency Medicine Society
Jefferson Internal Medicine Society
Jefferson Medical Oncology Society
Jefferson Otolaryngology Society
Jefferson Pediatrics Society
Jefferson Psychiatry Society
Jefferson Radiology Society
Jefferson Urology Society
Kathryn MacFarland OB/GYN Society
Med-Peds Society of Philadelphia
Pathology Student Interest Group
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Society
Neurosurgery Student Interest Group
Palliative Care Interest Group
Peter Amadio, Jr. Family Medicine Interest
Thomas Duane Ophthalmology Society
Wilderness and Disaster Medicine
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Liv ing in Phi lade lphia
Thomas Jefferson University is located in the heart of Philadelphia, the nation’s fifth largest city. Whether you are a sports
fan, a foodie, history buff, or love visual and performing arts, there is something for everyone in Philadelphia.
Culture and Ar ts
Lining the Avenue of the Arts on Broad Street are countless theaters and performing arts centers, just a short walk from
Jefferson. The Kimmel Center and the Academy of the Arts are just two of many performance venues in Philadelphia.
There are also dozens of museums in Philadelphia. In addition to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia is also
home to the Rodin Museum, the Mutter Museum of Medical Oddities, and the Franklin Institute museum.
Dining
Philly is famous for its cheesesteaks and soft pretzels, but there is an abundance of other great dining opportunities
throughout the city. All of the following are within walking distance of Jefferson’s campus if you would like to try some
Philadelphia food during your visit:
Reading Terminal Market
51 N. 12th Street
Italian Market
919 S. 9th Street
Smokin’ Betty’s
(American, BBQ)
116 S. 11th Street
Giorgio on Pine (Italian)
1328 Pine Street
Knead Bagels
(Sandwiches)
725 Walnut Street
Lolita
(Mexican)
106 S. 13th Street
Cheu Noodle Bar
(Japanese)
55 S. 10th Street
Moriarty’s (Irish Pub)
1116 Walnut Street
El Vez (Mexican)
121 S. 13th Street
Bud & Marilyn’s
(American Classics)
1234 Locust Street
Little Nonna’s (Italian)
1234 Locust Street
Famous 4th Street Deli
700 S. 4th Street
Zahav (Israeli)
237 St. James Place
Barbuzzo (Mediterranean)
110 S. 13th Street
Jim’s Steaks
(Cheesesteaks & Hoagies)
400 South Street
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
JeffHOPE
JeffHOPE (Health, Opportunity, Prevention and Education) is the largest student-run free clinic nationally by number
of members, number of patients treated and by operating budget. Under the guidance of Jefferson’s Department of
Family and Community Medicine, we hold weekly clinics at four homeless shelters and one needle exchange program in
Philadelphia. Our mission is to address the psychosocial needs of our patients, and empower them with the knowledge,
resources and support to engage them in long-term professional healthcare.
This can mean connecting patients to social services, collaborating with them in
managing chronic health conditions, or simply being a source of support they can
count on each week. Our secondary mission is to educate healthcare students and
professionals about the social and medical issues surrounding homelessness. The
men, women, and children we see are often facing several challenges aside from
their temporary or chronic homelessness, such as medical or mental illness, food
insecurity, job insecurity or domestic violence, to name a few. JeffHOPE teaches
us about our community, about people, and plays an immeasurably valuable role in
shaping us into capable and caring physicians.
PU E NTE S DE SALU D
The purpose of this organization is to ensure the health and wellness of South Philadelphia’s rapidly growing Latino
immigrant community. It serves to educate future generations of community advocates, health care providers, educators
and leaders by providing opportunities for responsible and respectful community engagement. Puentes de Salud
believes that a comprehensive strategy to promote wellness in any community must also target the social determinants of
health. This organization offers Jefferson students in all disciplines the opportunity to engage in this community.
RE F UGE E HEALTH PARTNE RS
The goal of Refugee Health Partners is to improve and advocate for the health and well-being of the refugee population
in Philadelphia. Over the past four years, Refugee Health Partners has sought to work closely with all populations and age
groups of the refugee community. Through different projects such as student-run health clinics, health fairs, and health
education classes, Refugee Health Partners empowers refugees to be active participants in their own community and
their own healthcare. Refugee Health Partners aims to work within the community to train future health professionals to
practice competent and conscious refugee care.
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CHINATOWN CL IN IC
Every Wednesday night beginning at 5:30, Jefferson students volunteer at Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church in
Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood. Free medical services, such as flu shots are provided to patients facing language
and cultural barriers which makes accessing health services difficult. “The clinic’s mission is to try to help as many people
as we can,” says Dr. Wayne Bond Lau. “We see anywhere from 35 to 45 people in the span of about four hours.”
CLOWNS FOR ME DIC INE THE J E F F E RSON
Clowns for Medicine entertain patients at Jefferson Hospital, so that they are distracted or relieved from their health
concerns. The Clowns’ typical events occur on Friday evenings, when they dress up in goofy clown attire and march
through some of the local streets on the way to the hospital. When arriving at patient floors, they visit with patients (usually
recommended to by nursing staff) run through a 5-10 minute skit we have prepared. There is no membership criteria for
the clowning club, but historically it has been medical students.
J E F F CARE S FOR K IDS
This organization gives students opportunities to work with children with disabilities, both through direct interaction and
shadowing experts in the field. Activities include volunteering at the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy and at the
Variety Club after-school program for children with intellectual disabilities, and shadowing at Jefferson and the Cerebral
Palsy Clinic at the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children.
J E F F E RSON CHAMB E R ORCHE S TR A
The Jefferson Chamber Orchestra plays chamber music for both public and private audiences. The Chamber Orchestra
has performed for weddings, cocktail parties, receptions and private parties including the Sidney KImmel Medical College
White Coat Ceremony and Alumni Weekend. The group performs together at least four times over the course of the
year and have performed as part of the Dean’s Concert Series.
Jef fLGB TQ
JeffLGBTQ serves as an educational resource, support, and outreach group, and as a social/professional networking
organization for sexual and gender minorities including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer students. JeffLGBTQ
is open to all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. JeffLGBTQ coordinates educational events and
hosts speakers to increase awareness within the Jefferson community regarding LGBTQ life and health disparities.
S TU DE NT NATIONAL ME DICAL ASSOCIATION
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority
medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent,
culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health needs of
underserved communities and communities of color.
VETE R ANS HEALTH IN IT IATIVE
VHI focuses on addressing the gap in medical education pertaining to the Veteran population and their unique healthcare
needs by advocating for awareness of the Veteran population in Philadelphia, advancing medical student knowledge regarding
their health needs, and arming students with tools to use in the clinical setting. Typical events hosted by VHI include speakers,
panel discussions with Veterans, community engagement events, clinical learning experiences, and others.
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
OF F ICE OF ADMISS IONS
The Office of Admissions of Sidney Kimmel Medical College is located in the Curtis Building, 1015 Walnut Street, Suite 110. 215-955-6984, fax: 215-503-8877, [email protected], Jefferson.edu/SKMCAdmissions.
INFORMATION FOR ADMIT TE D S TU DE NT S Please visit Jefferson.edu/SKMCAdmittedStudents. (check for updates)
F INANCIAL AID For information concerning financial aid contact the Office of Financial Aid located in the Curtis Building, 1015 Walnut Street, Suite 115 at 215-955-2867, [email protected], Jefferson.edu/financialaid.
U NIVE RS IT Y REG IS TR AR Questions relating to your academic scheduling should be directed to the Office of the University Registrar, 1015 Walnut Street, Suite 115, 215-503-8734, [email protected], Jefferson.edu/registrar.
INTE RNATIONAL EXCHANGE OF F ICE International students please contact Janis Bogen, Director, at 215-503-4335 or [email protected]/international_affairs.
CAMPUS HOUS ING Contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life at 215-955-8913 or [email protected], Jefferson.edu/university/housing.
S TU DE NT AF FAIRS The Office of Student Affairs, providing student support and career counseling, is located in room 116 College Building, 1025 Walnut Street, 215-503-6988. Staffed by Drs. Charles Pohl, Kristin DeSimone, Susan Rosenthal and Kathryn Trayes. Jefferson.edu/university/skmc/student-resources/student-affairs.html
DIVE RS IT Y AND INCLUS ION The mission of this office is to strengthen existing diversity and to increase communication among the various groups on campus and the community at-large. 215-503-6764 or Jefferson.edu/diversity.
COMM U NIT Y OUTREACH AND S TU DE NT ORGANIZ ATIONS For a complete listing of Student Organizations please access Jefferson.edu/SOS.
E MPLOYME NT For students and spouses of students, Jefferson has an in-house temporary employment placement service. Many of these temporary opportunities become permanent positions. For those interested, contact Jenifer DiCampli, Coordinator of Temporary Services at 215-503-8367 or e-mail [email protected] for an application.
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RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
Jefferson.edu/SKMCAdmissions
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
Abington Memorial Hospital - PA SURGERY 1
Abington Memorial Hospital - PA MED-PRELIM 1
Albert Einstein Medical Center - PA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Albert Einstein Medical Center - PA OB/GYN 1
Albert Einstein Medical Center - PA MED-PRELIM 2
Albert Einstein Medical Center - PA PSYCHIATRY 1
Albert Einstein Medical Center - PA DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
Albert Einstein Medical Center - PA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Allegheny General Hospital - PA ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Ascension Providence Hospital - MSU- MI ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Bassett Medical Center - NY TRANSITIONAL 1
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - TX INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - TX OB/GYN 1
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - MA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - MA TRANSITIONAL 1
Boston University Medical Center - MA DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
Boston University Medical Center - MA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Brigham & Women’s Hospital - MA ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
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RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
Bryn Mawr Hospital - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
Carolinas Medical Center - NC PM&R 1
Case Western Reserve - OH UROLOGY 1
Case Western/Univ Hosp Cleveland
Medical Center - OH
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Case Western/Univ Hosp Cleveland
Medical Center - OH
SURG-PRELIM 1
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - CA OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1
Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles - CA CHILD NEUROLOGY 1
Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles - CA PEDIATRICS 1
Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia - PA PEDIATRICS 2
Children’s National Medical Center - DC PEDIATRICS 1
Christiana Care - DE EMERGENCY MEDICINE 3
Christiana Care - DE OB/GYN 1
Christiana Care - DE INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Christiana Care - DE FAMILY MEDICINE 2
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital - OH PEDIATRICS 1
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - OH INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Cook County Health and Hospital System - IL MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
Cooper Medical College of Rowan University - NJ INTERNAL MEDICINE 2
Cooper Medical College of Rowan University - NJ EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2
Cooper Medical College of Rowan University - NJ MED-PRELIM 1
Cooper Medical College of Rowan University - NJ OB/GYN 1
Crozer-Chester Medical Center - PA TRANSITIONAL 2
Duke University Medical Center - NC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Duke University Medical Center - NC PEDIATRICS 1
Duke University Medical Center - NC MEDICINE-PSYCHIATRY 1
Duke University Medical Center - NC NEUROLOGY 1
Duke University Medical Center - NC PSYCHIATRY 1
Eisenhower Army Medical Center - GA SURGERY 1
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
Emory University School of Medicine - GA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Emory University School of Medicine - GA TRANSITIONAL 1
Emory University School of Medicine - GA ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
Geisinger Health System - PA SURGERY 1
Geisinger Health System - PA ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
George Washington University - DC PSYCHIATRY 1
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - CA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - CA ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Hospital For Special Surgery - NY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 3
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - PA INTERNAL MEDICINE 3
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - PA ANESTHESIOLOGY 2
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - PA OB/GYN 1
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - PA NEUROLOGY 1
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - PA MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - NY PSYCHIATRY 2
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - NY PEDIATRICS 1
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - NY PEDIATRICS/MEDICAL GENETICS
1
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - NY MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
Icahn School of Medicine at
St Lukes-Roosevelt - NY
SURGERY 1
Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary - IL OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
Indiana University - IN UROLOGY 1
Jefferson/duPont Children’s Hospital - PA PEDIATRICS 5
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center - MD MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
Johns Hopkins Hospital - MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Johns Hopkins Hospital - MD DERMATOLOGY 1
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland - CA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
Lankenau Medical Center - PA SURGERY 1
Lankenau Medical Center - PA MED-PRELIM 3
Lankenau Medical Center - PA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Lehigh Valley Hospital - PA TRANSITIONAL 2
Loyola University Medical Center - IL INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Madigan Army Medical Center - WA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Martin Army Community Hospital - GA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
Massachusetts General Hospital - MA ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
Massachusetts General Hospital - MA INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY 1
Massachusetts General Hospital - MA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical
Education - MN
OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical
Education - MN
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
McGaw/ Northwestern Univ
Memorial Hospital VA - IL
NEUROLOGY 1
Medical College of Wisconsin A
ffiliated Hospitals - WI
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Medical University of South Carolina - SC SURG-PRELIM 1
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - DC PSYCHIATRY 1
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - DC SURGERY 1
Mercy Catholic Medical Center - PA MED-PRELIM 3
Mercy Catholic Medical Center - PA TRANSITIONAL 1
Montefiore Medical Center, Einstein - NY PSYCHIATRY 1
Montefiore Medical Center, Einstein - NY DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
Montefiore Medical Center, Einstein - NY INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Montefiore Medical Center/ Einstein - NY PEDIATRICS 1
Morristown Memorial Hospital - NJ SURG-PRELIM 1
Morristown Memorial Hospital - NJ MED-PRELIM 1
Mt. Sinai Medicial Center - FL UROLOGY 1
Nazareth Hospital - PA TRANSITIONAL 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
NCC-Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center - MD
OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1
Nellis Air Force Base - NV FAMILY MEDICINE 1
New York Medical College - NY OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
New York Medical College,
Metropolitan Hospital - NY
MED-PRELIM 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
PEDIATRICS 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
PSYCHIATRY 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
OB/GYN 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
SURG-PRELIM 1
New York University Grossman School
of Medicine - NY
NEUROLOGY 1
New York University Winthrop Hospital - NY MED-PRELIM 1
NY Presby Hospital, Columbia University
Medical Ctr - NY
SURGERY 1
NY Presby Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical
Center - NY
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Ocean Medical Center - NJ PSYCHIATRY 1
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - LA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center - CA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Oregon Health & Science University - OR INTERNAL MEDICINE 2
Pennsylvania Hospital - PA MED-PRELIM 1
Prisma Health–Midlands, U. of South
Carolina SOM - SC
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Riverside Community Hospital - CA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Riverside Community Hospital - CA TRANSITIONAL 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
Riverside University Health System - CA ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
Rush University Med Center - IL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
Rush University Medical Center - IL NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY 1
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson
Medical School - NJ
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson
Medical School - NJ
SURG-PRELIM 2
San Antonio Military Medical Center - TX ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego - CA TRANSITIONAL 2
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore - MD OB/GYN 1
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore - MD MED-PRELIM 1
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center - IN FAMILY MEDICINE 1
St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson - PA DERMATOLOGY 1
St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson - PA PSYCHIATRY 1
St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem - PA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem - PA TRANSITIONAL 1
St. Vincent Health Center - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
Stanford University - CA NEUROLOGY 1
Stanford University/ O’Connor Hospital - CA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
Stony Brook University Teaching Hospital - NY EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Stony Brook University Teaching Hospitals - NY INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn - NY OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1
Temple University - PA OPHTHALMOLOGY 3
Temple University Hospital - PA SURGERY 1
Temple University Hospital - PA PM&R 1
Temple University Hospital - PA INTERNAL MEDICINE 2
Temple University Hospital - PA SURG-PRELIM 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA ANESTHESIOLOGY 3
Thomas Jefferson University - PA DERMATOLOGY 4
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
Thomas Jefferson University - PA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 4
Thomas Jefferson University - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 2
Thomas Jefferson University - PA INTERNAL MEDICINE 5
Thomas Jefferson University - PA MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA NEUROLOGY 2
Thomas Jefferson University - PA OB/GYN 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA PSYCHIATRY 2
Thomas Jefferson University - PA RADIATION ONCOLOGY 2
Thomas Jefferson University - PA SURGERY 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA SURG-PRELIM 1
Thomas Jefferson University - PA UROLOGY 2
Tower Health, Reading Hospital - PA TRANSITIONAL 1
Tower Health, Reading Hospital - PA SURGERY 1
Tower Health/ Reading Hospital - PA EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Tufts Medical Center - MA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Tufts/New England Eye Ctr - MA OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
Tulane University School of Medicine - LA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
UCLA Medical Center - CA SURGERY 1
UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience - CA PSYCHIATRY 1
University at Buffalo School of Medicine - NY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
University at Buffalo School of Medicine - NY DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
University of Alabama Medical Center,
Birmingham - AL
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY 1
University of Alabama Medical Center,
Birmingham - AL
SURGERY 1
University of Arizona College of Medicine,
Tucson - AZ
ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
University of California Davis Medical Center - CA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
University of California San Diego
Medical Center - CA
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2
University of California, Davis - CA OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
University of California, Irvine - CA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
University of California, Irvine - CA PM&R 1
University of California, Irvine - CA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
University of California, San Diego - CA UROLOGY 1
University of California, San Francisco - CA PEDIATRICS 1
University of Central Florida College
of Medicine - FL
EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
University of Chicago Medical Center - IL PATHOLOGY 1
University of Cincinnati - OH OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
University of Cincinnati Medical Center - OH INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
University of Cincinnati Medical Center - OH MED-PRELIM 1
University of Colorado School of Medicine - CO SURG-PRELIM 1
University of Colorado School of Medicine - CO DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
University of Colorado School of Medicine - CO PEDIATRICS 1
University of Colorado School of Medicine- CO SURGERY 1
University of Connecticut School of Medicine - CT MED-PRELIM 1
University of Illinois College of Medicine,
Chicago - IL
MED-PRELIM 1
University of Kentucky - KY UROLOGY 1
University of Maryland Medical Center - MD MED-PRELIM 1
University of Maryland Medical Center - MD INTERNAL MEDICINE 3
University of Maryland Medical Center - MD DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
University of Maryland Medical Center - MD MEDICINE-PEDIATRICS 1
University of Maryland-Mercy Medical Center - MD MED-PRELIM 1
University of Massachusetts Medical School - MA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital - FL EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor - MI SURGERY 1
University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor - MI PEDIATRICS 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor - MI INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
University of New Mexico School of Medicine - NM DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
University of North Carolina Hospitals - NC DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
University of Pennsylvania Altoona Hospital - PA TRANSITIONAL 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA OTOLARYNGOLOGY 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA PEDIATRICS 2
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, St.
Margaret - PA
FAMILY MEDICINE 1
University of Rochester/Strong
Memorial Hospital - NY
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
University of Rochester/Strong
Memorial Hospital - NY
FAMILY MEDICINE 1
University of Southern California - CA PEDIATRICS 1
University of Tennessee COM, Chattanooga - TN OB/GYN 1
University of Texas SW Medical School, Dallas - TX INTERNAL MEDICINE 3
University of Vermont Medical Center - VA SURGERY 1
University of Virginia - VA MEDICINE - PRIMARY CARE 1
University of Virginia - VA NEUROLOGY 1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - TN SURGERY 1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - TN EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
Virginia Mason Medical Center - WA ANESTHESIOLOGY 1
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - NC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1
West Virginia Eye Institute - WV OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
West Virginia University School of Medicine - WV FAMILY MEDICINE 1
West Virginia University School of Medicine - WV EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
Jefferson.edu/SKMCAdmissions
HOSPITAL SPECIALTYNUMBER OF SKMC STUDENTS
West Virginia University School of Medicine - WV TRANSITIONAL 1
Westchester Medical Center - NY INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Wills Eye Institute - PA OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
Wright Patterson Air Force Base - OH SURGERY 1
Yale-New Haven Hospital - CT PEDIATRICS 2
Yale-New Haven Hospital - CT INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Yale-New Haven Hospital - CT NEUROLOGY 1
York Hospital - PA FAMILY MEDICINE 2
Zucker School of Medicine at
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt - NY
MED-PRELIM 1
Zucker SOM at Hofstra/ Northwell, NS & LIJ - NY INTERNAL MEDICINE 1
Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell
Cohen Children’s - NY
PEDIATRICS 2
Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell
Zucker Hillside - NY
PSYCHIATRY 1
RESIDENCY MATCH RESULTS SKMC Class of 2020
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Financial Aid Application Requirements .................................2–3Applying for Financial Aid .................4SKMC Educational Indebtedness ....5Student Expenses 2019–2020 .........5Important Phone Numbers ..............5Financial Aid Acronyms .....................5Loan Facts ............................................6
This bulletin is published by the University Office of Student Financial Aid at Thomas Jefferson University for prospective students applying for admission to Sidney Kimmel Medical College for the fall of 2020. It contains information about application require-ments, alternative sources of funding, estimated expenses, indebtedness data of prior Jefferson graduates, and educational loan parameters. Also included is a short directory of numbers that may be useful to you when applying to Jefferson.
University Office of Student Financial Aid
Thomas Jefferson University
Suite 115, Curtis Building 1015 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
215-955-2867 [email protected] Jefferson.edu/financialaid
SUSAN MCFADDEN Executive Director
Welcome!This publication introduces you to the University Office of Student Financial Aid at Thomas Jefferson University. The Office assists students in obtaining resources to finance a medical education, as well as serves as an educational resource for financial planning and debt management.
We encourage all prospective students to begin the financial planning process early. To assist in this process, we have included “Financial Aid Application Requirements.” This itemized list highlights the basic requirements for applying for financial aid at Jefferson and emphasizes key dates for completing the process. This section also includes information for students who may not be eligible for need-based financial aid. The “Requirements” section offers more detailed information, whereas “Applying for Financial Aid At-A-Glance” is a quick reference.
We have also included a segment on educational indebtedness giving some specific data regarding prior student borrowing at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. As a point of reference, we have included a copy of the SKMC student budget for the current 2019–2020 academic year. This will offer you a benchmark from which to estimate your expenses for 2020–2021.
For many of you, financing your medical education necessitates borrowing, maybe for the first time. To help you make wise choices, we offer information about specific loan programs.
The section entitled “Loan Facts” provides an overview of the loan programs available to medical students. This information is especially important as it outlines the specific obligations of each loan program.
Please plan to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.
Thomas Jefferson University, in accordance with local, state, and federal law, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status. Thomas Jefferson University complies with all relevant local
ordinances and state and federal statutes in the administration of its educational and employ-ment policies and is an Affirmative Action Employer. Any inquiries may be directed to the Manager of Employee Relations or to the University’s Affirmative Action Officer at 833 Chestnut Street, 215-503-7758.
CONTENTS
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
FINANCING YOUR MEDICAL EDUCATION Volume 29, 2020-2021
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
What constitutes a “complete” financial aid application?A completed Financial Aid Application (in applying for all institutionally administered funds) consists of the following:
• A processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) document at fafsa.ed.gov or using the myStudentAid mobile app; Sidney Kimmel Medical College federal school code: 010021. The application process opens on October 1, 2020 Parental section must be completed to be considered for university owned financial aid.
• The 2020–2021 FAFSA should be completed using the 2018 Federal Income Tax Return via the IRS Data Retrieval Transfer (DRT) process.
• A completed Jefferson Institutional Application and Verification Worksheet (on Banner Web).
• Signed photocopy of a parent’s 2018 Federal Income Tax Return (or non-filing statement if a tax return is not required to be filed).
What parental info must be supplied?To be considered for Jefferson Institutional Aid, parental financial information must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office as part of your Financial Aid Application. A photocopy of the parent 2018 Federal Income Tax Return must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office and all parental information must be included on all appropriate sections on the FAFSA and Verification Worksheet. Please note that no exceptions may be made.
When are financial aid applications available?Starting on or about November 1, Financial Aid information is emailed to all accepted students. Students accepted after November 1 will be sent an email within one week of their acceptance date. Instructions for accessing online financial aid applications are included with this communication. Please note that only accepted students are able to access the online financial aid application. Late accepts should file applications within two weeks of acceptance.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?A student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. to receive institutional financial aid as well as aid through federal loan and scholarship programs. No exceptions will be made. A limited number of private loan programs from outside vendors are available to students who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident, but have a credit-worthy U.S. citizen cosigner. For information contact the University Office of Financial Aid.
What is Entrance Counseling?For student loans, you are required to complete a federal online Entrance Counseling Session at Studentloans.gov. This is to provide you with all of the pertinent information about federal loans you may borrow. It is not necessary to wait until you have completed Entrance Counseling to submit loan applications. If you are applying for a Federal Direct Stafford or Graduate PLUS loan, application materials should be submitted between May 1, 2019 and July 1, 2019. Loans may not be disbursed until the Entrance Counseling requirement has been met. The annual maximum for the Federal Direct Stafford loan is $44,944 (for an 11-month academic year). Interest rate for 2019–2020 is 6.08%
When will I learn if I’m eligible for University Scholarships?Students who have completed all financial aid application materials (listed above) by November 1 can expect notification of eligibility between December and January. Financial aid eligibility notifications are sent to your Jefferson email account will continue to be sent daily until orientation.
What is the Federal Direct Stafford Loan?To be considered for institutional aid, you must plan to first borrow at least $10,000 in the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program. This means that any institutional aid you may be eligible for will be over and above this amount. Please note that with the passage of the Budget Control Act of 2011, as of July 1, 2012, the Federal Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan will cease to exist for graduate students. The maximum Federal Direct Stafford Loan will remain, but this loan will have accruing interest while in school.
Please Note: Some of these facts may apply to other medical schools as well as Sidney Kimmel Medical College. It is recommended that you contact each school in which you are interested to inquire about particular institutional policies and deadlines. Eligibility for all forms of financial aid is determined annually and is contingent upon the availability of funding.
How can I apply for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan?All students applying for Federal Direct Stafford Loan funds are required to complete both:
• A separate Master Promisory Note (MPN) (the signed form acknowledging responsibility for repaying the debt).
• Federal Entrance Counseling at Studentloans.gov. To complete the Direct Lending Master Promissory Note (MPN), please follow these instructions: ~ Go to the Studentloans.gov web site. ~ Click Sign In and complete login with your FSA User ID. Then click Complete Master Promissory Note. ~ Follow the steps given and select Thomas Jefferson University when school name is requested.
Students who need additional funding beyond the Federal Direct Stafford Loan and/or university funding have alternative ways to finance their medical education which includes the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, service commitment programs, and private loans (see below).
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS LoanThe U.S. Department of Education makes Federal Direct PLUS Loans to credit-worthy graduate or professional students that can be borrowed to supplement the Federal Direct Stafford Loan and help fund a medical school education. Keeping loans from one source (i.e., federal) is very helpful in the repayment process. For more information about the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, see https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans/plus/grad-professional.
Service Commitment ScholarshipsThis category includes the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) as well as military scholarships (AFHPS) through the Air Force, Army, or Navy. Both the NHSC and the AFHPS programs offer full payment of tuition and health insurance, and a monthly stipend to meet living expenses. The service obligation requires one year for each year of support, with a minimum two-year commitment for the National Health Service Corps and minimum three-year commitment for Armed Forces Service Scholarships. Students interested in obtaining additional information about these programs may contact the Financial Aid Office or the specific governing/recruiting agencies at the telephone numbers listed:
National Health Service Corps 800-221-9393 Air Force 215-978-0138 Army 215-232-2047 Navy 215-697-3974
Private Loan ProgramsStudents needing additional educational loans may be eligible to borrow through non-subsidized, private loan programs. The parameters for these programs are included in the “Loan Facts” chart on the last page. However, as these programs may be higher cost loans, we encourage students to consider all options, including consideration of a Federal Graduate PLUS Loan or securing a loan from parents, before choosing a private loan. Information about additional alternative loan sources is available at Jefferson.edu/financialaid.
How do I know if I’m credit worthy?Lenders administering most alternative loan programs must determine the applicant to be creditworthy prior to the loan application being approved. Loan applications may be denied if you have unresolved credit problems. For a copy of your free credit report, go to Annualcreditreport.com or contact these agencies:
Equifax (equifax.com) 888-548-7878 Transunion (transunion.com) 800-888-4213 Experian (experian.com) 888-397-3742
What if I am delinquent on a loan?To be eligible for any federal, state, or institutional loan funds, students cannot be in default on any prior educational loans. If a student demonstrates financial need, but is ineligible for federal grants and/or loans due to default or delinquency status on a prior loan, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University will not commit institutional funds to remedy the default status or to compensate for the ineligibility for these funds. It is the student’s responsibility to resolve all problems involving loan delinquencies, defaults, negative credit rating, and any other circumstances that would result in the student being ineligible to borrow through any federal or private loan program.
Applying for Financial Aid1 “At-A-Glance”
1 This chart should be used only as a quick reference as it does not include all sources of financial aid, nor all eligibility requirements. Students should refer to SKMC’s Financial Aid Handbook for additional resource/ eligibility information, and contact the Financial Aid Office for specific information regarding individual eligibility. The Financial Aid Handbook can be viewed or downloaded from our Web site at Jefferson.edu/financialaid.
2 The specific items that must be filed to complete your financial aid application file are listed on page 2 of this publication. Additional application requirements for the DIMER Scholarship Program are specified within the context of the description of this program contained in the Financial Aid Handbook.
3 The amount of funding is dictated by the State of Delaware and may fluctuate yearly based on approval of state budget and meeting the July 15 deadline.
Financial aid file must be complete2 to determine eligibility
Must demonstrate financial need (i.e., need based programs
Must first apply for Federal Direct Stafford Loan
Must be repaid
Contingent upon availability of funds
Service commitment required
SKMC Scholarship yes yes yes no yes no
SKMC Loans yes yes yes yes yes no
Primary Care Loans yes yes no yes yes yes
Delaware/ DIMER Scholarship
yes for need-based
considerationyes no no yes3 no
Federal DirectUnsubsidizedStafford Loan
yes no yes yes no no
Private Loan Programs
yes no yes yes no no
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
yes no yes yes no no
SKMC Educational Indebtedness DataBelow is the educational “Debt Bracket” breakdown for SKMC’s Class of 2019. This includes debt that was incurred by these students prior to their entrance to Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
Student Expenses2019–2020
Tuition ............................. $58,557 Fees ......................................... 928Books and Supplies ........... 1,060 Instruments ............................ 249 Room and Board ..............17,820Transportation ...................... 500Medical-Dental ..................... 450Major Medical ..................... 4,945 Miscellaneous .....................1,375Estimated Loan Fees .............477
TOTAL ............................ $86,361
Important Phone NumbersAdmissions ................................................... 215-955-6983
Cashier’s/Tuition ......................................... 215-503-7669
Financial Aid ................................................ 215-955-2867
Housing ........................................................ 215-955-8913
Registrar ....................................................... 215-503-8734
Student Affairs ............................................. 215-503-6988
Financial Aid AcronymsAbbreviation Definition
AFHPS ............. Armed Forces Health Professionals Scholarship
ALP..................... Alternative Loan Program
DIMER ............... Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research
FAFSA ................ Free Application for Federal Student Aid
SKMC ................ Sidney Kimmel Medical College
LDS .................... Loans for Disadvantaged Students
MPN ................... Master Promissory Note
NHSC ................ National Health Service Corps
PCL* ................... Primary Care Loan
PHEAA .............. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
PMS .................... Pennsylvania Medical Society
SDS .................... Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
STAFFORD ....... Federal Direct Stafford Loan
* The PCL program requires commitment to complete residency and practice in primary care.
Helpful Web SitesFederal Student Aid .................................... studentloans.gov
NHSC ............................................................ nhsc.hrsa.gov
FAFSA ............................................................ fafsa.ed.gov
Internal Revenue Service .......................... irs.gov
Nat’l Student Loan Data System ............. nslds.ed.gov
PA Medical Society ................................... Foundationpamedsoc.org
Debt Bracket Number of Graduates$1-19,999 .....................................1$20,000-39,999 .........................3 $40,000-59,999 ........................ 8$60,000-79,999 ........................ 4 $80,000-99,999 ........................ 4$100,000-119,999 ..................... 4$120,000-149,999 .................... 11$150,000-189,999 .................. 23$190,000-209,999 .................. 23$210,000-249,999 .................. 36$250,000 and above............... 74
Loan FactsComparative Information on Selected Federal and Private Loans (Parameters specified in this chart are subject to change)
(1) Residency deferment privileges are not available for Federal Perkins loans for which the first disbursement is made on or after 7-1-93. Postponement of payment may be available via forbearance in which payment of principal is postponed, but interest will accrue.
(2) 0% interest until repayment.
(3) New** Federal Subsidized Stafford and Federal Unsubsidized Stafford borrowers** whose first disbursement on the loan was made on or after 7-1-93
may only apply for forbearance. (Note: during forbearance payment of the principal will be postponed, but interest will accrue on both subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford funds.)
(4) 91 day T-Bill plus 2.5%, not to exceed 6%. Accrued school interest will not capitalize until repayment.
(5) 10-year T-BILL plus 3.6% for graduate Stafford loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2013.
(6) 10-year T-BILL plus 4.6% for PLUS loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2013
* Parameters listed for SKMC loans apply to all SKMC loans except Mabel S. Wayland, Mabel Cunnison, the Melba W. Snyder, the W. K. Kellog, the Nancy Bacharach, and the Robert Wood Johnson loans. See the Financial Aid Office for parameters of these specific loans.
Loan program
Annual maximum
Total aggregate maximum
Interest Rate
Federally subsidized while enrolled
Interest Unsubsidized & accrues starting at disbursmenet
Grace periord & deferment
Maximum years repayment
PCL (requirescommitment to practice inprimary care)
Tuition + $2,500(contingent on availability of funds)
Variable 5% (2) Yes No12 months + 3 yrresidency
10
LDS Same as PCL Variable 5% (2) Yes No12 months +residency
10
SKMC* Variable Variable 5% (2) No 12 months 10
PMS Variable VariableVariable (4)
YesUp to 5 years
10
FederalDirectStafford
$40,500/ 9-monthenrollment
$224,000 (including total amountborrowed in prior Federal Direct Stafford funds
Variable fixed (5)
No Yes6 months (3)
10
FederalDirect Grad PLUS Loan
None (cost minus all other financial aid not to exceed student budget)
NoneVariable fixed (6) No Yes None (3) 30
Private Loans
None (cost minus all other financial aid not to exceed student budget)
Varies by lender
Fixed orvariable
No Yes
6-9 month grace period to 4 year residency
15
Jefferson.edu/SKMCAdmissions | 215-955-6983 | [email protected]
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Office of Admissions
1015 Walnut Street, Suite 110
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-5083
Jefferson.edu/SKMCAdmissions
P: 215-955-6983 | F: 215-955-5151
Digital fax: 215-503-8877
Clara A. Callahan, MD
The Lillian H. Brent Dean of Students and Admissions
Chair, Committee on Admissions
Alisa A. LoSasso, MD
Co-Chair, Committee on Admissions
Bonnie L. Emilius
Director of Admissions, SKMC
