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%
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
Salary Progression
$68,000
PGY-1
$69,371
PGY-2
$71,642
PGY-3
$74,513
PGY-4
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
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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- anes_residencyprogram@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:17PGY-3:17PGY-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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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