Geisinger Health System Program
About This Program
Geisinger has been educating physicians in pediatric medicine since the 1940's. Based at Janet Weis Children's Hospital, the program utilizes all resources of the Geisinger Health System including advocacy, global health, research, and an advanced electronic health record. Graduates have an excellent board pass rate, practice in all pediatric subspecialties, and serve in settings from urban to rural with a program focus on competence and comfort practicing with underserved communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Stacey Cummings, MD
Geisinger
Primary Program Contact
MaryAnne Wesner
Geisinger Med Ctr
Locations
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
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 2 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 14, 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
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.