Robert Packer Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Robert Packer Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1104100210
- Program director
- Gregory Christiansen
- Location
- Sayre, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 44%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Robert Packer Hospital Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates6%
- US DO graduates50%
- US IMGs38%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men38%
- White69%
- Asian19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Gregory Christiansen
- Program coordinator
- Mariah Hall
- Coordinator phone
- (570) 887-5253
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Robert Packer Hospital
1 Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840 Open in Google Maps
Robert Packer Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Robert Packer Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Robert Packer Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Robert Packer Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 44% of residents at Robert Packer Hospital 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.
How many residency positions does Robert Packer Hospital Program offer?
Robert Packer Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Robert Packer Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Robert Packer Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Robert Packer Hospital Program located?
Robert Packer Hospital Program is located at 1 Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840. Its sponsoring institution is Robert Packer Hospital.
Who is the program director of Robert Packer Hospital Program?
The program director is Gregory Christiansen. The program coordinator, Mariah Hall, is the usual contact for application questions.