NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre)

Neurology residency program in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

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About Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre)

ACGME code
1804100170
Program director
Muhammad Bhatti
Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
790
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Wilkes-Barre, 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 790 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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

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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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Muhammad Bhatti
Program coordinator
Melissa Chamberlain
Coordinator phone
(570) 808-6845
Program phone
(570) 808-3200
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

100 East Mountain Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Open in Google Maps

Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre): frequently asked questions

Does Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) sponsor visas?

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

How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) offer?

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

How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre)?

Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) received 790 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre)?

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 (Wilkes-Barre)'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 Program (Wilkes-Barre)?

Applicants who sent Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) 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 Program (Wilkes-Barre) located?

Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) is located at 100 East Mountain Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre)?

The program director is Muhammad Bhatti. The program coordinator, Melissa Chamberlain, is the usual contact for application questions.

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