Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 1204112689
- Program director
- Jason Woloski
- Location
- Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,101
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 35%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,101 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 35% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
- 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 15.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates30%
- US DO graduates35%
- US IMGs20%
- Non-US IMGs15%
Demographics
- Women65%
- Men35%
- White50%
- Asian60%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jason Woloski
- Program coordinator
- Leslie Seiberling
- Coordinator phone
- (570) 808-5674
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Geisinger Health System
166 Hanover Street Suite 200 Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Open in Google Maps
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program sponsor visas?
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.
Is Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program IMG-friendly?
About 35% of residents at Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program offer?
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program?
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program received 1,101 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program?
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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program located?
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program is located at 166 Hanover Street Suite 200 Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.
Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program?
The program director is Jason Woloski. The program coordinator, Leslie Seiberling, is the usual contact for application questions.