Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1804111096
- Program director
- Rae Bacharach
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.