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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program

Family Medicine residency program in State College, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

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About Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program

ACGME code
1204100691
Program director
Franklin Berkey
Location
State College, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
389
Latest cycle
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in State College, 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 389 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% 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, primary care, research, rural 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
  • 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 graduates22%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White44%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Franklin Berkey
Program coordinator
Erika Sellers
Coordinator phone
(814) 689-6789
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

143 Hospital Drive Suite 207 State College, PA 16803 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College 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/State College Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College 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/State College Program offer?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College 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/State College Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. 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/State College Program located?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program is located at 143 Hospital Drive Suite 207 State College, PA 16803. Its sponsoring institution is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program?

The program director is Franklin Berkey. The program coordinator, Erika Sellers, is the usual contact for application questions.