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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

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About Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3204121372
Program director
Aaron Shedlock
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
1,132
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,132 applications and invited about 35.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
35.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women74%
  • Men26%
  • White57%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
Aaron Shedlock
Program coordinator
Dana Caldwell
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-5685
Program phone
(717) 531-8899
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health Children's Hospital 500 University Drive PO Box 850, Mail Code H085 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 15% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 16 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 16 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 1,132 applications and interviewed about 35.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at Penn State Health Children's Hospital 500 University Drive PO Box 850, Mail Code H085 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 Aaron Shedlock. The program coordinator, Dana Caldwell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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