OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliated

Geisinger Health System Program

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

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About Geisinger Health System Program

ACGME code
2404121132
Program director
Benjamin Hale
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Geisinger Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Hale
Program coordinator
Michele Noss
Coordinator phone
(570) 214-3044
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology 16 Woodbine Lane Danville, PA 17822-5240 Open in Google Maps

Geisinger Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Geisinger Health System Program sponsor visas?

Geisinger Health System Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Geisinger Health System Program IMG-friendly?

Geisinger Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Geisinger Health System Program?

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

Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?

Geisinger Health System Program is located at Geisinger Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology 16 Woodbine Lane Danville, PA 17822-5240. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?

The program director is Benjamin Hale. The program coordinator, Michele Noss, is the usual contact for application questions.

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