Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The mission of the Geisinger Northeast Orthopaedic Surgery residency is to develop physicians with comprehensive knowledge and surgical skill in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery while serving our diverse community with compassion. We see research and scholarly activity as critical means to improve our quality of care and seek to inspire our trainees to pursue a lifetime of intellectual pursuits.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1608260C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
67
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
33
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2604100217
Beeper or Home Call
99
Program Director
First Name
Kenneth
Middle Name
Louis
Last Name
Koury
Degrees
MD
Address
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
1000 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.813729 41.252584)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Gabrielle
Last Name
Erbacher
Address
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
1175 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.808471 41.249814)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
4.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,479 | 15 | |
| Year 2 | $65,054 | 15 | |
| Year 3 | $67,161 | 15 | |
| Year 4 | $69,370 | 15 | |
| Year 5 | $72,307 | 15 | |
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Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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