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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7004132081
Program director
Ronald Williams
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 32% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics interview rate of 28.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
4
Interview rate
32%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White81%
  • Asian19%
  • Other19%

Contact and location

Program director
Ronald Williams
Program coordinator
Dana Caldwell
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-5685
Program phone
(717) 531-8899
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive PO Box 850, MC H085 Hershey, PA 17033 Open in Google Maps

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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?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 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 278 applications and interviewed about 32% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at 500 University Drive PO Box 850, MC H085 Hershey, PA 17033. 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 Ronald Williams. The program coordinator, Dana Caldwell, is the usual contact for application questions.