Geisinger Health System Program

Danville, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our program is built to provide comprehensive training; to provide a foundation for academic or clinical NS careers. The curriculum is designed in keeping with Matrix and Milestones of the ACGME. We currently provide full-service NS care 24/7/365 via our attendings, physician assistant, and nursing staff. Therefore, residents are provided with a rich training experience, without service burden, & ample opportunity to teach & interact with other providers on service, including students.

Program Length

7 Years

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Avg Work Hours

72 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$66K-$81K

15 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Andrew R Conger, MD, MS
Geisinger Health System

[email protected]
(570) 214-9175

Primary Program Contact

April M Shuman
Geisinger Health System

[email protected]
(570) 214-9175
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1604100135

Locations

Geisinger Health System
Mc 13-30
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-9800

Sponsor Location

Geisinger Health System

100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Geisinger Medical Center

100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-2201

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

42 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

42:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1608160C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

2.6:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (18)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

72 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

13 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

Year 4 - N/A

Year 5 - N/A

Year 6 - N/A

Year 7 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

PGY-2s1

PGY-3s1

PGY-4s1

PGY-5s1

PGY-6s1

PGY-7s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP30

Application Due

Sep 30, 2025

NOV3

Interview Period Starts

Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025

2027 - 2028

SEP30

Application Due

Sep 30, 2026

NOV2

Interview Period Starts

Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required (52 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$66K-$81K

PGY-1 through PGY-7

PGY-1

$65,603

PGY-2

$68,307

PGY-3

$70,519

PGY-4

$72,839

PGY-5

$75,922

PGY-6

$77,662

PGY-7

$80,639

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Danville, PA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Geisinger Health System Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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