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Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Sayre, PA(Sayre, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$67,492
PGY1 Salary
83.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204121518
NRMP Code:
1664120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
198
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
52
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
9
Female Faculty:
57.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Guthrie Family Medicine provides the unique experience of a world class academically focused hospital in a rural setting with surrounding natural beauty and a quiet, safe environment for families. We provide full spectrum care to a medically underserved community including enhanced training in sports medicine, addiction medicine, LGBTQ health and osteopathic medicine. Our obstetrics training is unopposed, and we offer an obesity track with opportunity for obesity medicine board certification.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,492
PGY-1
$69,780
PGY-2
$72,363
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
90(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$235K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$46K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
12.29
Gas (per gallon)
$4.39
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,492
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,991
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204121518
NRMP Code:
1664120C0YOG
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Gillan
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 1/29/2027
Interview Period:
10/30/2026 - 1/30/2027
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:
209
Min Step 2 Score:
198

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:
1664120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Robert Packer Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Robert Packer Hospital
Contact Person:
Suzanne Sinsasbaugh

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
198
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
83.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
42nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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