Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
The cardiology division is part of the Heart and Vascular Institute. Fellows have the opportunity to work with physicians in an established adult congenital heart disease program, an active heart transplant program, vascular surgery, and cardiac surgery. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in a few unique experiences including a pig heart dissection, weekly EKG challenges and volunteer opportunities at the Bethesda Mission cardiology clinic, targeting the underserved population.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael P Pfeiffer, MD
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Med C
Primary Program Contact
Mandi Smith
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Med C
Locations
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Med C
PO Box 850
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-2391
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
1700 S Lincoln Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042-7597
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 Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
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
Jul 16, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.