Emergency MedicineUniversity Based

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine 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
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
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.