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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4004111187
Program director
Ahmad Hameed
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,022
Latest cycle
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 Psychiatry residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,022 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 46% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White46%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ahmad Hameed
Program coordinator
Kristin Hollis
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-4344
Program phone
(717) 531-8132
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Department of Psychiatry, MC H073, PO Box 850 500 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?

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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at Department of Psychiatry, MC H073, PO Box 850 500 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 Ahmad Hameed. The program coordinator, Kristin Hollis, is the usual contact for application questions.