OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology 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
2404111133
Program director
Christopher Weller
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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.

  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White75%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American17%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Weller
Program coordinator
Karen Minick
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-0003
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

UPC1 - Suite 800, MC HU19 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 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?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

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 0%.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at UPC1 - Suite 800, MC HU19 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033. 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 Christopher Weller. The program coordinator, Karen Minick, is the usual contact for application questions.

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