Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
The Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Emergency Medicine residency in East Norriton, PA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Emergency medicine residency at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital (East Norriton, PA), a 171-bed hospital with a 41-bay ED, a separate 20-patient observation unit, a Level III NICU and an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center; the hospital is pursuing trauma designation. Hallmarks: excitement about EM, fundamentals, and resident engagement. Offers a yearlong mentor-mentee program, semiannual individualized learning plans, hands-on 'e=mc2' sessions replacing some lecture days, and resident retreats. Off-service time includes trauma at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia, pediatrics at St. Christopher's and CHOP, burn ICU at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Mentor-mentee program plus semiannual ILPs: ask how mentors are matched and how ILPs have changed residents' schedules or goals.
- Newer program: leadership says resident feedback can change the program before you graduate; ask for recent examples of resident-driven changes.
- Graded autonomy: PGY1 interpreter to early manager, PGY2 leads all medical resuscitations, PGY3 manages department flow, provides EMS base command and teaches students; ask about 8+1 shift model sign-out.
- Broad off-service training: Level 1 trauma and burn ICU in Philadelphia, pediatric EM at St. Christopher's and CHOP, plus Montco ICU, NICU and PICU; ask how these are scheduled.
- ED is a destination for the busiest ambulance service in Montgomery County and for Jefferson's Mobile Stroke Unit; highlight interest in EMS and stroke care.
- Wellness structure: protected monthly time, schedule requests honored in ED blocks, up to 6 weeks paid parental leave, subsidized insurance.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Layla Abubshait, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Emergency Medicine residency training
Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program.
Applications commonly include Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from emergency medicine rotations; check what this program requires.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Emergency Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.