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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Internal 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 Program

ACGME code
1404111366
Program director
Alia Chisty
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
3,306
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,306 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
22
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates49%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs18%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White29%
  • Asian51%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Alia Chisty
Program coordinator
Lauren Brimmer
Coordinator phone
(177) 531-0003
Program phone
(717) 531-0003
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Internal Medicine Residency Training Program Mail Code H039/500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033-0850 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 21% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 22 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program received 3,306 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency Training Program Mail Code H039/500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033-0850. Its sponsoring institution is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

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

The program director is Alia Chisty. The program coordinator, Lauren Brimmer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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