Transitional YearCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Geisinger Health System Program

Transitional Year residency program in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

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About Geisinger Health System Program

ACGME code
9994100251
Program director
Lauren Greene
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
744
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Geisinger Health System Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Geisinger Health System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 744 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Greene
Program coordinator
Eric Weaver
Coordinator phone
(570) 416-1925
Program phone
(570) 416-1913
Sponsoring institution
Geisinger Health System

549 Fair St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 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 and H-1B 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?

Geisinger Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Geisinger Health System Program?

Geisinger Health System Program received 744 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Geisinger Health System Program located?

Geisinger Health System Program is located at 549 Fair St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Its sponsoring institution is Geisinger Health System.

Who is the program director of Geisinger Health System Program?

The program director is Lauren Greene. The program coordinator, Eric Weaver, is the usual contact for application questions.