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Geisinger Health System Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

ACGME code
3004100398
Program director
Jerad Gardner
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Geisinger Health System Program

Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
585
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$70,064
Per year

Geisinger Health System Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 585 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $70,064 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 45 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
585
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs55%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White55%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other9%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-13$70,06415Negotiable
PGY-23$71,72215Negotiable
PGY-33$73,69215Negotiable
PGY-42$76,11715Negotiable
Hours per week (PGY-1)
45
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
10
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training83%
  • Academic medicine17%

Contact and location

Program director
Jerad Gardner
Program coordinator
Melissa Erb
Coordinator phone
(570) 214-4026
Program phone
(501) 526-4349
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

100 N. Academy Ave. Laboratory Medicine Danville, PA 17821-1920 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?

About 55% of residents at Geisinger Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program?

Geisinger Health System Program received 585 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 9%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Geisinger Health System Program?

First-year residents at Geisinger Health System Program earn $70,064 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 45 hours a week.

Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?

Geisinger Health System Program is located at 100 N. Academy Ave. Laboratory Medicine Danville, PA 17821-1920. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?

The program director is Jerad Gardner. The program coordinator, Melissa Erb, is the usual contact for application questions.

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