ID: 1104133171
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Hershey, PA
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center is the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center in the state. We have an active ground and air EMS program. We have a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department incorporated into the main ED. We are the only academic tertiary referral center in all of south central Pennsylvania. Our annual patient volume is 80,000 visits, with interesting pathology and high acuity, and 20% peds. We have several new Penn State Community affiliated hospitals.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary Teaching Site
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Michelle A Fischer MD, MPH
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Mail Code H043
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
Tel: (717) 531-1443
Fax: (717) 531-4441
E-mail: mfischer1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Sophie Nietz MD, MHA
Penn State Health Hershey Med Ctr
Emergency Med Mail Code H043
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
Tel: (717) 531-1443
Fax: (717) 531-4441
E-mail: snietz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Mail Code H043
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

Sponsor

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850

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UPMC Harrisburg
111 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8700