Clarion Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Clarion, PA(Clarion, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$54,860
PGY1 Salary
58.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100706
- NRMP Code:
- 2164120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 33
Contact Information
Ashley Kunselman
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Clarion Hospital Family Medicine residency is located in a rural area with an aging population. Most rotations are 1 on 1 with a preceptor, so there is ample opportunity to be first assist or have more possibility for autonomous practice. With limited specialists, residents gain valuable knowledge in treating patients for a variety of concerns from start to finish.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$54,860
PGY-1
$56,017
PGY-2
$58,332
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $296K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.48
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
30°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
10.61
Gas (per gallon)
$3.79
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100706
- NRMP Code:
- 2164120C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 33
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ashley Kunselman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 1/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2164120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Clarion Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Clarion Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kaitlin Shreckengost
- Contact Email:
- kaitlin.shreckengost@independence.health
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 58.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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