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