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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program

Family 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/Hershey Program

ACGME code
1204121504
Program director
Michael Partin
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
516
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 516 applications and invited about 26.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
26.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White71%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Partin
Program coordinator
Joelle Zarefoss
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-8186
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive, Room C1613 P.O. Box 850, Mail Code H154 Hershey, PA 17033 Open in Google Maps

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program: frequently asked questions

Does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program IMG-friendly?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program offer?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program received 516 applications and interviewed about 26.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey 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/Hershey 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program located?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program is located at 500 University Drive, Room C1613 P.O. Box 850, Mail Code H154 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/Hershey Program?

The program director is Michael Partin. The program coordinator, Joelle Zarefoss, is the usual contact for application questions.