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Robert Packer Hospital Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital.

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About 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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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
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.