Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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
- 3404100089
- Program director
- Natasha Romanoski
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 477
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 477 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 10.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates31%
- US DO graduates69%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women46%
- Men54%
- White15%
- Asian69%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Natasha Romanoski
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Osterlund
- Coordinator phone
- (717) 531-0003
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive 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?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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 477 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
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 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 Natasha Romanoski. The program coordinator, Michelle Osterlund, is the usual contact for application questions.