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Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Sayre, PA(Sayre, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#365
Specialty Rank
$67,492
PGY1 Salary
97.2%
IMG %
#365
Internal Medicine Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404112389
NRMP Code:
1664140C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
118

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Sayre, PA is a safe and affordable community near the Finger Lakes Region of New York state. We provide a relocation allowance and yearly educational funds. ACP membership dues paid for all PGY1 residents.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

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

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
1404112389
NRMP Code:
1664140C0YOG
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
118
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Saurabh Sharma
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 10/9/2026
Interview Period:
10/16/2026 - 1/15/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
215

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:
1664140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Robert Packer Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Robert Packer Hospital
Contact Person:
Tammy Arnold

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
97.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
91st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.8%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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