Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
American College of Surgeons Level I education institute, FLS and FES testing center. 524-acre campus situated a few miles outside of Harrisburg, capital city of Pennsylvania.
Total Program Size
17
8
5
5
5
0
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
1617440P0
1617440P2
1617440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
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
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
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
15
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
75
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404121287
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
12
24
36
Program Director
First Name
Mary
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Santos
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery H159
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17003
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.67438 40.264618)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Maxine
Last Name
Cuadro
Address
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery H159 PO Box 850
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.67438 40.264618)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.80
% IMG
0.00
% DO
3.10
% Female
47.50
% Male
52.40
Total Physician
49
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
41.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,862 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $66,015 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $68,189 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $70,906 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $73,582 | 15 | 999 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site 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
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://residency.med.psu.edu/policies/