Geisinger Health System Program
About This Program
Our Fellowship program is committed to excellence in Nephrology training. We will offer three positions for AY2026. We sponsor both H1B & J1 visas. We also consider exceptional graduates of non ACGME Internal Medicine residency programs. We have diverse faculty who are dedicated to teaching learners to be excellent Nephrologists.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ion Dan Bucaloiu, MD
Geisinger Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Klock, BS
Geisinger Med Ctr
Locations
Geisinger Med Ctr
Nephrology Dept 13-48
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.