Geisinger Health System Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.
See how you matchAbout Geisinger Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 4004100003
- Program director
- Margaret Jarvis
- Location
- Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 873
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Geisinger Health System Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 873 applications and invited about 11.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 11.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Contact and location
- Program director
- Margaret Jarvis
- Program coordinator
- Jessica Goldhirsh
- Coordinator phone
- (570) 808-5484
- Program phone
- (800) 442-7722
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital 1000 E. Mountain Road Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 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 and H-1B 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?
Geisinger Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System Program offer?
Geisinger Health System Program offers 3 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program?
Geisinger Health System Program received 873 applications and interviewed about 11.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?
Geisinger Health System Program is located at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital 1000 E. Mountain Road Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.
Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?
The program director is Margaret Jarvis. The program coordinator, Jessica Goldhirsh, is the usual contact for application questions.