Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program
About This Program
Guthrie offers our residents a unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities, high level professional expertise, large case volume, early operative exposure, and individualized attention. We are proud to say that the training our graduates receive at Guthrie prepares them well for whatever clinical path they may choose, whether it be fellowship or direct practice. Comprehensive exposure and experience combined with compassion and excellence are the hallmarks of a Guthrie-trained surgeon.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dana I LaVanture, MD
Guthrie/Robert Packer Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Wendy Colegrove, MD
Guthrie/Robert Packer Hosp
Locations
Guthrie/Robert Packer Hosp
General Surgery Pgm
One Guthrie Sq
Sayre, PA 18840
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
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
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.