Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program
About This Program
The Geisinger Northeast EM Residency offers a unique opportunity to be part of something new-and extraordinary. As a member of our founding class, you'll help shape a premier training program rooted in excellence, service, and innovation. Train in a high-acuity, high-volume environment that spans the full spectrum of emergency care. Experience education that is uniquely tailored to each individual. Located in Scranton/Wilkes Barre you'll enjoy both urban energy and outdoor adventure.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kevin Robert Scott, MD, MD
Geisinger
Primary Program Contact
Kevin Whitmoyer, EdD
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Locations
Geisinger
Emergency Medicine
1000 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
25 Church St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18765
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.