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Geisinger Health System Program

DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Danville, PA(Danville, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$68,603
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#50
Dermatology Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804112076
NRMP Code:
1608080A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Eric Winfield Hossler
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
9
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
85%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
3%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,603
PGY-1
$68,603
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
0

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
22.8%

Demographics & Community

Population
352K
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
$68,603
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$100,887
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804112076
NRMP Code:
1608080A0STEP
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Eric Winfield Hossler
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 12/15/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1608080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Geisinger Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Geisinger Medical Center
Contact Person:
Tammy J Rodenhaver

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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