Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 3004111308
- Program director
- Evelyn Potochny
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 663
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 46%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 663 applications and invited about 7.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 46% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 7.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates20%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs33%
Demographics
- Women73%
- Men27%
- White47%
- Asian47%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Evelyn Potochny
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth Smith
- Coordinator phone
- (717) 531-8247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive P.O. Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033 Open in Google Maps
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 46% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offer?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program received 663 applications and interviewed about 7.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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.
Where is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at 500 University Drive P.O. Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033. Its sponsoring institution is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?
The program director is Evelyn Potochny. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.