Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program stands out with strong mentorship and a structured feedback system that supports continuous growth. Residents benefit from diverse, well-rounded rotations across healthcare systems, a collaborative culture, and a broad patient population. The transparent evaluation process, flexible scheduling, manageable workload, robust QI experience, and engaging didactics further enrich our supportive and dynamic learning environment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ahmad M Hameed, MD
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kristin Hollis, BS
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Locations
Penn State Hershey Med Ctr
Dept of Psychiatry MC H073 PO Box 850
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
111 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8700
1700 S Lincoln Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042-7597
2501 N Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2908
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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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 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 - 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
- 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 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20-25 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.