Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Geisinger Health System Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

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About Geisinger Health System Program

ACGME code
2804112090
Program director
Aileen Wertz
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
282
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Geisinger Health System Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 282 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
  • 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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White75%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Aileen Wertz
Program coordinator
Sallyann Biedrzycki
Coordinator phone
(570) 214-7866
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Medical Center 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 178221333 Open in Google Maps

Geisinger Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Geisinger Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Geisinger Health System 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 Program IMG-friendly?

Geisinger Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System Program offer?

Geisinger Health System Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program?

Geisinger Health System Program received 282 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Geisinger Health System 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at Geisinger Health System Program?

Applicants who sent Geisinger Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?

Geisinger Health System Program is located at Geisinger Medical Center 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 178221333. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?

The program director is Aileen Wertz. The program coordinator, Sallyann Biedrzycki, is the usual contact for application questions.

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