Pediatrics·Philadelphia, PA

Tower Health/St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Signal lift77%94%+17 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
228–263
p10 – p90
Sample N
1,378
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
1.7%
24 of 1,378 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 1,378
Applied
1,378
100.0%
Invited
521
37.8%
Class size
24
1.7%
J-1 visaGraduated within 7 yearsCategoricalHospitalist
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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2024-25 to 2026-27

The day
Two 20-minute interviews, one with faculty and one with a resident
2025-26
Style
Behavioral + Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • What are you looking for in a residency program?
  • Tell us about a time you noticed a team member struggling. What did you do?
  • Which fourth-year rotations did you do, and where?
  • How do you adjust your communication for different team members?
  • Tell us about a time you felt pressure.
  • What leadership role are you proud of?
Worth knowing
  • Interviewers see your CV but not your personal statement. 2025-26
  • Upper levels take one to two 24-hour calls a month; nights otherwise on night float. 2026-27
  • Weekly half-day continuity clinic. 2026-27
  • Strong fit for community pediatrics and advocacy work. 2024-25

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites4 hospitals · Philadelphia
  • 1
    St Christopher's Hospital for Children
    Philadelphia, PA
    Primary
  • 2
    Tower Health
    West Reading, PA
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Temple University Hospital
    Philadelphia, PA
    Participant
  • 4
    Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA
    Participant
Interview invites
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK228 – 263
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE430 – 618
400500600700800
Interview rates
US MD
76%
US DO
55%
US IMG
15%
Non-US IMG
2%
Applicant origin
In-state
84%
Out-of-state
34%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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