Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Orthopaedic surgery residency program is a comprehensive, five-year program designed to develop outstanding subspecialty and community Orthopaedic surgeons. Medical students who complete the Guthrie Orthopaedic surgery program can expect to graduate with the training and experience to prepare them for a successful career in Orthopaedic surgery. Our program boasts a combination of high case volume, high faculty-to-resident ratio, and robust clinical support infrastructure.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
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
1664260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Not Available
Dental insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
14
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2604100218
Program Director
First Name
Abraham
Last Name
Appleton
Degrees
MD
Address
Robert Packer Hosp
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
1 Guthrie Sq
Sayre, PA 18840
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.520823 41.980251)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kierstin
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Gardner
Address
Robert Packer Hosp
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
1 Guthrie Sq
Sayre, PA 18840
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.520823 41.980251)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,699 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $65,118 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $67,527 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $69,048 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $71,956 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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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