Geisinger Health System Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Danville, PA(Danville, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#114
Specialty Rank
$65,603
PGY1 Salary
63.6%
IMG %
#114
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3004100398
- NRMP Code:
- 1608300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 38.2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
See https://www.geisinger.edu/gchs/education/residencies-fellowships/residencies/pathology-residency for additional information regarding our program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,603
PGY-1
$68,307
PGY-2
$70,519
PGY-3
$72,839
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 23.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- 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:
- 3004100398
- NRMP Code:
- 1608300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Zachary S Hoffer
- Email:
- zhoffer@geisinger.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 2/26/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1608300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melissa S Erb
- Contact Email:
- merb1@geisinger.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 63.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 82nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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