Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
As a physiatry resident at Penn State Health, residents train at the largest health system in central PA! Rotations occur at 5 locations including the free-standing Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which serves as a level 1 trauma center for both adults & pediatrics as well as 2 smaller community hospitals, Penn State Health Holy Spirit & Penn State Heath Hampden Medical Centers. Training provides plenty
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Natasha Lynn Romanoski, DO
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michelle R Osterlund
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Locations
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
PO Box 850 HP 28
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
1135 Old West Chocolate Ave
Hummelstown, PA 17036
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
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
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- 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 2 through Year 4
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.