Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
Clinical pathology interpretation and report writing, a Clinician Educator Track educational opportunity through the College of Medicine, and unique teaching opportunities through our institution's Medical Laboratory Scientist program. Residents receive extensive hands-on apheresis training, including involvement in CAR-T therapies and clinical research protocols, and benefit from direct exposure to an on-site HLA laboratory. Graduated autonomy is further emphasized through a semi-independent su
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Evelyn Potochny, DO
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medi
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth A Smith
Penn State Health Hershey Med Ctr
Locations
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
1271 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
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.