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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Neurology 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
1804111096
Program director
Rae Bacharach
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
953
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 953 applications and invited about 7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White38%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Rae Bacharach
Program coordinator
Renee Choyce
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-0003
Program phone
(717) 531-4030
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

30 Hope Drive, Box 859 Department of Neurology, EC037 Hershey, PA 17033-0859 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?

About 38% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offer?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program received 953 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 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 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 1%.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at 30 Hope Drive, Box 859 Department of Neurology, EC037 Hershey, PA 17033-0859. 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 Rae Bacharach. The program coordinator, Renee Choyce, is the usual contact for application questions.

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