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Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital.

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About Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

ACGME code
1404112389
Program director
Saurabh Sharma
Location
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
4,109
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,109 applications and invited about 2.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

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
12
Interview rate
2.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • Asian89%
  • Black or African American11%

Contact and location

Program director
Saurabh Sharma
Program coordinator
Clint Wandell
Coordinator phone
(570) 887-4550
Program phone
(750) 887-2289
Sponsoring institution
Robert Packer Hospital

Internal Medicine Residency Program 1 Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840-1698 Open in Google Maps

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program: frequently asked questions

Does Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program offer?

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program?

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program received 4,109 applications and interviewed about 2.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie 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 Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program located?

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency Program 1 Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840-1698. Its sponsoring institution is Robert Packer Hospital.

Who is the program director of Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program?

The program director is Saurabh Sharma. The program coordinator, Clint Wandell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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