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Geisinger Health System Program

Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

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About Geisinger Health System Program

ACGME code
4404121283
Program director
Matthew Factor
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,126
Latest cycle
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Geisinger Health System Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Danville, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,126 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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 graduates69%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White59%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Factor
Program coordinator
Jennifer Wolfe
Coordinator phone
(570) 271-5900
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Medical Center Department of General Surgery 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822-2169 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 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?

About 12% of residents at Geisinger Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Geisinger Health System Program offer?

Geisinger Health System Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?

Geisinger Health System Program is located at Geisinger Medical Center Department of General Surgery 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822-2169. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?

The program director is Matthew Factor. The program coordinator, Jennifer Wolfe, is the usual contact for application questions.

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