Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre) Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 1804100170
- Program director
- Muhammad Bhatti
- Location
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.