Geisinger Health System Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Danville, PA(Danville, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$60,955
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#115
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804112090
- NRMP Code:
- 1608280C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residency is unique due to offering full breadth and depth of otolaryngology training in a rural setting.
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
16 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,955
PGY-1
$63,467
PGY-2
$65,523
PGY-3
$67,678
PGY-4
$70,543
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 68(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $285K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 352K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.38
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
11.24
Gas (per gallon)
$4.01
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804112090
- NRMP Code:
- 1608280C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Aileen Patricia Wertz
- Email:
- awertz5@geisinger.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1608280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sallyann Biedrzycki
- Contact Email:
- sabiedrzycki@geisinger.edu
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:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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