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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

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About Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0404111130
Program director
Shannon Grap
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
Applicants
1,068
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,068 applications and invited about 22.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
19
Interview rate
22.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates51%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White69%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Shannon Grap
Program coordinator
Katelyn Ream
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-6489
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive, Office H187 PO Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033 Open in Google Maps

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offer?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 19 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program received 1,068 applications and interviewed about 22.4% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at 500 University Drive, Office H187 PO Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033. Its sponsoring institution is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

The program director is Shannon Grap. The program coordinator, Katelyn Ream, is the usual contact for application questions.

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