Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1104133171
- Program director
- Michelle Fischer
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates57%
- US DO graduates40%
- US IMGs3%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women43%
- Men57%
- White77%
- Asian13%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michelle Fischer
- Program coordinator
- Sophie Nietz
- Coordinator phone
- (717) 531-1443
- Program phone
- (717) 531-8955
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Department of Emergency Medicine - H043 500 University Drive 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?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 3% 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 Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offer?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine - H043 500 University Drive 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 Michelle Fischer. The program coordinator, Sophie Nietz, is the usual contact for application questions.