Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
State College, PA(College, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#167
Specialty Rank
$68,000
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %
#167
Family Medicine Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100691
- NRMP Code:
- 1617120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Joseph Patrick Wiedemer
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
World-class residency. University town setting. By partnering with Mount Nittany Health, we've brought Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center excellence to the heart of Central Pennsylvania. State College offers its residents the best of both worlds: small town living, close to natural beauty and outdoor activities. - 3-4 hours driving distance from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
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
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $286K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $53K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.67
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
11.13
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100691
- NRMP Code:
- 1617120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joseph Patrick Wiedemer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/22/2027
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1617120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mount Nittany Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mount Nittany Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Erika L Sellers
- Contact Email:
- statecollegefcmresidency@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 6.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 68.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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