Geisinger Health System Program
About This Program
Our Cytopathology Fellowship is a one-year ACGME-approved program that will provide you with in-depth training in diagnostic cytopathology in a unique multidisciplinary, subspecialty environment with a busy cytology and small biopsy service incorporating ancillary studies and innovative practices. - If you join our cytopathology program, you'll train in a busy, state-of-the-art cytology laboratory that processes more than 30,000 gynecologic, 7,000 non-gynecologic and 4,500 fine needle aspiratio
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sara Monaco, MD
Geisinger Health System
Primary Program Contact
Melissa S Erb
Geisinger Health System
Locations
Geisinger Health System
Laboratory Med
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
Application Information
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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
Apr 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Apr 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Apr 15, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.