Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 2604100217
- Program director
- Kenneth Koury
- Location
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 357
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Wilkes-Barre, 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 357 applications and invited about 19.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 19.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates81%
- US DO graduates6%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White63%
- Asian13%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Other25%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kenneth Koury
- Program coordinator
- Gabrielle Erbacher
- Coordinator phone
- (570) 808-8359
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 1000 East Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Open in Google Maps
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program IMG-friendly?
About 12% of residents at Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program offer?
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program?
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program received 357 applications and interviewed about 19.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) 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 (Wilkes Barre) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program located?
Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program is located at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 1000 East Mountain Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.
Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Program?
The program director is Kenneth Koury. The program coordinator, Gabrielle Erbacher, is the usual contact for application questions.