Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program
About This Program
Fellows at Penn State Sports Medicine gain hands-on experience covering 31 NCAA Division I teams, rugby, and the State College Spikes. They also care for professional and recreational athletes, participate in event coverage (e.g., Marine Corps Marathon, Special Olympics), engage in research, and receive training in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound. Opportunities are tailored to interest, experience, and scheduling. Educational funding is available.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Philip John Bosha, MD, BS
Penn State Health
Primary Program Contact
Susanna Musser
Penn State Health
Locations
Penn State Health
Ste 112
143 Hospital Dr
State College, PA 16803-5500
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through 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.