Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Penn State IM Residency offers a breadth and depth of experiences, ranging from the care of patients utilizing advanced mechanical circulatory support to bone marrow and solid tumor transplants, a strong core primary care program, robust research opportunities and a specially structured faculty-resident longitudinal mentorship program for each resident. We also offer individualized education pathways that allow residents to focus their training to best meet their personal and professional goals.
Total Program Size
28
21
22
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1617140C0
1617140P0
1617140C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
300
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
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
9
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
3
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
45
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
45
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1404111366
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Alia
Last Name
Chisty
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
PO Box 850 Dept of Med H039
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17036
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.67438 40.264618)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Leigh
Last Name
Caloiero
Address
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
PO Box 850 Dept of Med H039
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.67438 40.264618)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
61.60
% IMG
6.80
% DO
31.40
% Female
43.10
% Male
56.80
Total Physician
155
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
48.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,545 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $65,696 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $67,845 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
71
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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