Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our Geriatric Fellowship consists of all ACGME required rotations in addition to a variety of elective rotations, all adapted to meet the career goals of each fellow that comes into the program. Our fellows work with residents, students, and a large interprofessional team so they gain exposure to a wide variety of resources. Our fellows rotate in memory clinic, hospice of central PA, and rotate through the Lebanon VA, in addition to having a variety of long-term care experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ayesha S Ahmad, MD
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lauren Brimmer, MD
Penn State Health Hershey Med Ctr
Locations
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Mail Code H106
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
1700 S Lincoln Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042-7597
2501 N Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2908
1135 Old West Chocolate Ave
Hummelstown, PA 17036
1320 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
1205 S 28th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 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.