Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.