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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Surgery 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
4404121287
Program director
Mary Santos
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,351
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,351 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White62%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Mary Santos
Program coordinator
Lureye Myers
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-4451
Program phone
(717) 531-8557
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive PO Box 850 H159 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 2% of residents at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offer?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Surgery 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 1,351 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 PO Box 850 H159 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 Mary Santos. The program coordinator, Lureye Myers, is the usual contact for application questions.

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