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, youll 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 aspiration
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sara Monaco, MD
Geisinger Health System
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Erb
Geisinger
Locations
Geisinger Health System
Laboratory Med
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
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)
- Program Director
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
May 28, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 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.