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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

ACGME code
3004111308
Program director
Evelyn Potochny
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

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
PGY-1 salary
$70,013
Per year

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.

First-year residents earn $70,013 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. 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

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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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
663
Interview rate
7.2%
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 graduates33%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White47%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14$70,01320Negotiable
PGY-24$71,51020Negotiable
PGY-35$74,15220Negotiable
PGY-42$78,27020Negotiable
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training86%
  • Academic medicine7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Evelyn Potochny
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Smith
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-8247
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.

Do program signals help at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program earn $70,013 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 50 hours a week.

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.

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