Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Geisinger Health System Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

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About Geisinger Health System Program

ACGME code
1604100135
Program director
Andrew Conger
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
312
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Geisinger Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 312 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 72 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Conger
Program coordinator
April Shuman
Coordinator phone
(570) 214-9175
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

100 North Academy Avenue MC 13-30 Department of Neurosurgery Danville, PA 17822-1405 Open in Google Maps

Geisinger Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Geisinger Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Geisinger Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Geisinger Health System Program IMG-friendly?

Geisinger Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System Program offer?

Geisinger Health System Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program?

Geisinger Health System Program received 312 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Geisinger Health System Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Geisinger Health System Program?

Applicants who sent Geisinger Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?

Geisinger Health System Program is located at 100 North Academy Avenue MC 13-30 Department of Neurosurgery Danville, PA 17822-1405. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?

The program director is Andrew Conger. The program coordinator, April Shuman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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