Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program
- ACGME code
- 1204100695
- Program director
- Christina Scartozzi
- Location
- Reading, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 677
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 55%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 677 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates28%
- US IMGs22%
- Non-US IMGs33%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White17%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino22%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christina Scartozzi
- Program coordinator
- Laura Dinger
- Coordinator phone
- (610) 406-4975
- Program phone
- (610) 208-4613
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
2500 Bernville Road Reading, PA 19605-9453 Open in Google Maps
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program: frequently asked questions
Does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph 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/St Joseph Program IMG-friendly?
About 55% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program offer?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program received 677 applications and interviewed about 19.4% 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/St Joseph 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/St Joseph 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/St Joseph Program located?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program is located at 2500 Bernville Road Reading, PA 19605-9453. Its sponsoring institution is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/St Joseph Program?
The program director is Christina Scartozzi. The program coordinator, Laura Dinger, is the usual contact for application questions.