Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1604121110
Program director
James McInerney
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
322
Latest cycle
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 Neurological Surgery residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 322 applications.

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 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White60%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
James McInerney
Program coordinator
Rebekah Sells
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-1279
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Department of Neurosurgery 500 University Drive, H110 Hershey, PA 17033 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?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offer?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 500 University Drive, H110 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 James McInerney. The program coordinator, Rebekah Sells, is the usual contact for application questions.

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