Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
We feature a balanced individualized curriculum in a supportive resident-driven environment. Highlights include 46 weeks of electives, X+Y clinic scheduling, AAP Advocacy opportunities, and pathways in medical education, research, and global health. The 8-story Penn State Health Golisano Childrens Hospital has had subspecialities ranked in the Top 50 by the U.S. News for 15 straight years and features the only PICU, Level IV NICU, and intermediate care unit in our region. Our large catchment are
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Aaron R Shedlock, MD
Penn State Health Golisano Children's Ho
Primary Program Contact
Dana Caldwell
Penn State Health Golisano Children's Ho
Locations
Penn State Health Golisano Children's Ho
Mail Code H085 PO Box 850
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
111 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8700
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
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 3 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
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
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.