Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kenneth Louis Koury, MD
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Gabrielle Erbacher, MD
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med Ctr
Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
1000 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
25 Church St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18765
1822 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA 18510-2398
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-2201
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 10, 2025 - Jan 22, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.