Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program

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

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About Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program

ACGME code
2604122155
Program director
Joel Klena
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
459
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 459 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

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

Residents work about 70 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White90%
  • Asian5%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Joel Klena
Program coordinator
Tanya Fisher
Coordinator phone
(570) 214-8130
Program phone
(570) 271-6700
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 100 N Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822 Open in Google Maps

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program IMG-friendly?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program offer?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program received 459 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System (Danville) 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 (Danville) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program located?

Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program is located at Geisinger Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 100 N Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program?

The program director is Joel Klena. The program coordinator, Tanya Fisher, is the usual contact for application questions.