Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program can be individualized to meet residents' training needs, from ample elective time to our Research and Clinical Educator Tracks. Our residents pursue a wide range of fields after graduation, including 12 different subspecialty fellowships and general neurology in the last five years. We have a comprehensive curriculum, averaging over eight hours of didactic education per week. Our residents have a cap of eight primary patients daily, balancing service, education, and personal time.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rae Bacharach, DO, BS
Penn State Health
Primary Program Contact
Renee Choyce
Penn State Hershey
Locations
Penn State Health
Neurology Program
30 Hope Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-2036
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
1700 S Lincoln Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042-7597
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
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
Dec 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 31, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Dec 18, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.