Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
-7 full-time Mohs surgeons from diverse training backgrounds - 6,307 Mohs cases (2021-22) annually; vast majority of reconstructions by Mohs surgeon - Frequent exposure to complex tumors & advanced reconstructions - Training includes Mohs, cutaneous oncology, cosmetics, lasers, leg vein care - Rotations with plastic, ENT, & oculoplastic surgeons - Monthly slide review sessions with dermatopathology - Strong emphasis on teaching, didactics, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Todd Cartee, MD
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Garner
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Locations
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Dept of Dermatology HU14
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.