NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program

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

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About Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program

ACGME code
1804100166
Program director
Jose Avila
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
849
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 849 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 32% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. 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
  • 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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White63%
  • Asian19%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Avila
Program coordinator
Cortney Houtz
Coordinator phone
(570) 214-3673
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

100 North Academy Ave Danville, PA 17822-2572 Open in Google Maps

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Geisinger Health System (Danville) 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 (Danville) Program IMG-friendly?

About 32% of residents at Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program offer?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program received 849 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System (Danville) 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 (Danville) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program?

Applicants who sent Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program located?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program is located at 100 North Academy Ave Danville, PA 17822-2572. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program?

The program director is Jose Avila. The program coordinator, Cortney Houtz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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