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Geisinger Health System Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

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About Geisinger Health System Program

ACGME code
0404100205
Program director
Mark Poler
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 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
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.

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