Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
The program features a high-volume apheresis service performing more than 1,000 procedures annually, an on-site HLA laboratory, and active bone marrow and heart transplant programs. Additional training opportunities include a dedicated coagulation rotation, an interactive blood donor center workshop series, and a cellular therapy and stem cell processing rotation. Clinical exposure is enhanced by a Level I trauma center, Level IV NICU, and comprehensive children's hospital.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Evelyn Potochny, DO
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth A Smith
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Locations
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
PO Box 850 MC H160
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
Application Information
No Program Match
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 8, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 1, 2026
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 3 through Year 5
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.