Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.