Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program
About This Program
Geisinger Infectious Diseases Fellowship provides comprehensive training within a large integrated system combining a tertiary referral center and diverse rural/community settings. Fellows gain exposure to complex and routine infections across inpatient and outpatient domains, including HIV, transplant ID, stewardship, and infection prevention. Unique strengths include advanced microbiology training, a CDC-designated biocontainment unit, and tele-ID services to underserved regions. The program e
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Taesung Kwon, MD, XMD
Geisinger Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Klock, BS, MHA
Geisinger Med Ctr
Locations
Geisinger Med Ctr
Infectious Disease Pgm
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
959 Wyoming Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.