Support Residents Displaced by the Hahnemann University Hospital Closure

In late June, Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, which is affiliated with Drexel University, announced its upcoming closure. As a result, over 500 medical residents and fellows, including 21 pathology residents, were displaced. With the support of the ASCP community, the ASCP Foundation will be providing Hahnemann Hardship Grants of up to $2,500 to assist displaced pathology residents with travel and relocation funds and partial salary support as they make the difficult transition to new programs.

While residency program leadership has worked tirelessly to place residents affected by the Hahnemann University Hospital closure at other programs, residents face significant challenges as they move into new programs, including

• Fees for breaking leases and continued payments for vacated properties.
• Travel and relocation expenses.
• Lack of salary support during the transition period for those awaiting medical training licenses from other states.

Please donate by August 31 to support residents facing unexpected needs due to the Hahnemann University Hospital closure. One hundred percent of your donations will support ASCP Foundation Hahnemann Hardship Grants. All personnel and administrative costs are made possible with the generous support of ASCP.

ASCP will also continue to provide the displaced residents with access to RISE PLUS materials covering board preparation and lab management so they can continue to study and learn during the transition period, as well as provide them with a continued complimentary ASCP membership through the completion of their training. To learn more and donate, click here.

Sebastian Jofre, MD, a pathology resident affected by the Hahnemann University Hospital closure, shares his experience.