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Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

Surgery residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital.

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About Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program

ACGME code
4404112309
Program director
Dana LaVanture
Location
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,124
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Sayre, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Robert Packer Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,124 applications and invited about 8.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% 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.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White52%
  • Asian22%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Dana LaVanture
Program coordinator
Wendy Colegrove
Coordinator phone
(570) 887-3585
Sponsoring institution
Robert Packer Hospital

One Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840 Open in Google Maps

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program: frequently asked questions

Does Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie 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 Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program offer?

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program?

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program received 1,124 applications and interviewed about 8.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie 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 Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program located?

Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program is located at One Guthrie Square Sayre, PA 18840. Its sponsoring institution is Robert Packer Hospital.

Who is the program director of Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program?

The program director is Dana LaVanture. The program coordinator, Wendy Colegrove, is the usual contact for application questions.

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