Robert Packer Hospital Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Robert Packer Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 2604100218
- Program director
- Abraham Appleton
- Location
- Sayre, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 244
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Robert Packer Hospital Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 244 applications and invited about 19.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
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 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 19.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates93%
- US DO graduates7%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women7%
- Men93%
- White86%
- Asian14%
- American Indian or Alaska Native7%
- Other14%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Abraham Appleton
- Program coordinator
- Kierstin Bonning
- Coordinator phone
- (570) 887-3086
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Robert Packer Hospital
1 Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840 Open in Google Maps
Robert Packer Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Robert Packer Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Robert Packer Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Robert Packer Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
Robert Packer Hospital 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 Robert Packer Hospital Program offer?
Robert Packer Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Robert Packer Hospital Program?
Robert Packer Hospital Program received 244 applications and interviewed about 19.7% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Robert Packer Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Robert Packer Hospital 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 Robert Packer Hospital Program located?
Robert Packer Hospital Program is located at 1 Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840. Its sponsoring institution is Robert Packer Hospital.
Who is the program director of Robert Packer Hospital Program?
The program director is Abraham Appleton. The program coordinator, Kierstin Bonning, is the usual contact for application questions.