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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hershey, PA(Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
71
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$68,000
PGY1 Salary
1.4%
IMG %
#63
Anesthesiology Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0404111130
NRMP Code:
1617040C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
71
Interviews:
240

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
90
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
24
Female Faculty:
34.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Unique integrated curriculum with early and in-depth exposure to clinical anesthesia in PGY1 and early exposure to all areas of subspecialty anesthesia in PGY2. All mandatory core rotations on-site in hospital setting, with a strong didactic program and protected time dedicated for lectures and board preparation. Simulation, OSCE, and Mock Oral Examination activities for all levels of training. Active clinical research program and QI opportunities. International experiences available.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,000
PGY-1
$69,371
PGY-2
$71,642
PGY-3
$74,513
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Hershey, PA
Metropolitan Area
Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
91(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$251K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$76K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
51 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.65
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
76%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
8.71
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,725
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0404111130
NRMP Code:
1617040C0YOG
Total Positions:
71
Interviews:
240
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shannon M Grap
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/13/2025 - 2/13/2026
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:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1617040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Contact Person:
Katelyn J Ream

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
18
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:18
PGY-2:17
PGY-3:17
PGY-4:19

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
1.4%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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