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Geisinger Health System Program

AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Danville, PA(Danville, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#146
Specialty Rank
$65,603
PGY1 Salary
9.1%
IMG %
#146
Anesthesiology Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0404100205
NRMP Code:
1608040C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
99

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
49
0
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The program received initial accreditation in 2012. Our last ACGME site visit was in January 2015 and we received full accreditation. As one of the largest integrated health systems in the country and with our large referral network, we provide services to nearly three million patients from central and northeastern Pennsylvania. The caseload and case mix at Geisinger is vast. We perform more than 41,000 anesthetics each year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,603
PGY-1
$68,307
PGY-2
$70,519
PGY-3
$72,839
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Danville, PA
Metropolitan Area
Danville, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
68(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$285K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$52K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
28 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.38
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
53%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
11.24
Gas (per gallon)
$4.01
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,603
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$96,475
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0404100205
NRMP Code:
1608040C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
99
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kamran Husain
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/21/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/27/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 17
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1608040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Geisinger Medical Center Woodbine Outpatient Clinic
Primary Teaching Site:
Geisinger Medical Center Woodbine Outpatient Clinic
Contact Person:
Polly A Starr
Contact Email:
pastarr@geisinger.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
9.1%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
22.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

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