Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hershey, PA(Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$69,371
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#48
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4204121164
- NRMP Code:
- 1617420A0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 95
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 41%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Penn State is a wonderful place to train! Residents are exposed to a wide variety of pathology and the faculty are very committed to resident education.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,371
PGY-1
$69,371
PGY-2
$71,642
PGY-3
$74,513
PGY-4
$77,319
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $251K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.65
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
8.71
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4204121164
- NRMP Code:
- 1617420A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 95
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Angela Choe
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 2/20/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1617420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Christina M Moorhead
- Contact Email:
- cmoorhead@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 130
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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