Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The Geisinger plastic surgery residency features a unique training environment, a tertiary care health system set in rural north central Pennsylvania with a low cost of living, wonderful scenery and state parks and easy access to several major cities. The program utilizes clinical experiences at both Danville and a variety of other clinical sites and is enhanced by a committed faculty, a strong educational curriculum and support for research activities.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
1608362C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
24
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
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
56
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
8
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3624100162
Beeper or Home Call
12
12
12
40
50
50
Program Director
First Name
Joseph
Middle Name
G
Last Name
DeSantis
Degrees
MD
Address
Geisinger Health System
Plastic Surgery-Integrated Pgm
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.605347 40.967778)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tiffany
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Buckley
Degrees
BA
Address
Geisinger Med Ctr
Plastic Surgery-Integrated Pgm
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.605347 40.967778)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
73.80
% IMG
26.10
% DO
0.00
% Female
93.30
% Male
6.60
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,955 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 2 | $63,467 | 11 | 4 |
| Year 3 | $65,523 | 11 | 4 |
| Year 4 | $67,678 | 11 | 4 |
| Year 5 | $70,543 | 11 | 4 |
| Year 6 | $72,160 | 11 | 4 |
Total Positions
6
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.geisinger.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/residencies