Robert Packer Hospital Program
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sayre, PA(Sayre, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#173
Specialty Rank
$67,492
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#173
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604100218
- NRMP Code:
- 1664260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 49
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 15.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Orthopaedic surgery residency program is a comprehensive, five-year program designed to develop outstanding subspecialty and community Orthopaedic surgeons. Medical students who complete the Guthrie Orthopaedic surgery program can expect to graduate with the training and experience to prepare them for a successful career in Orthopaedic surgery. Our program boasts a combination of high case volume, high faculty-to-resident ratio, and robust clinical support infrastructure.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,492
PGY-1
$69,780
PGY-2
$72,363
PGY-3
$78,114
PGY-4
$79,033
PGY-5
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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
- Population
- 424K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604100218
- NRMP Code:
- 1664260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 49
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Abraham Appleton
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/14/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1664260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Robert Packer Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Robert Packer Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kierstin E Bonning
- Contact Email:
- kierstin.bonning@guthrie.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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