Geisinger Health System Program Anesthesiology Residency
Anesthesiology residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 0404100205
- Program director
- Mark Poler
- Location
- Danville, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 932
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 15%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Geisinger Health System Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).
In the latest application cycle the program received 932 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates60%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs15%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White50%
- Asian45%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Mark Poler
- Program coordinator
- Polly Starr
- Coordinator phone
- (570) 271-6775
- Program phone
- (570) 271-6845
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Geisinger Health System
100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822-2025 Open in Google Maps
Geisinger Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does Geisinger Health System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Geisinger Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Geisinger Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 15% of residents at Geisinger Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System Program offer?
Geisinger Health System Program offers 6 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program?
Geisinger Health System Program received 932 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Geisinger Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.
Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?
Geisinger Health System Program is located at 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822-2025. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.
Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?
The program director is Mark Poler. The program coordinator, Polly Starr, is the usual contact for application questions.