Emergency Medicine residency program in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.
See how you matchGeisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
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.
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1000 East Mountain Blvd Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 Open in Google Maps
Yes. Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
About 50% of residents at Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
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 (Wilkes Barre) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program is located at 1000 East Mountain Blvd Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.
The program director is Kevin Scott. The program coordinator, Brandy Vest, is the usual contact for application questions.