Vascular Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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
4514113014
Program director
Faisal Aziz
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
160
Latest cycle
Interview rate
41.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 160 applications and invited about 41.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 27.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
41.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Contact and location

Program director
Faisal Aziz
Program coordinator
Katie Fisher
Coordinator phone
(717) 531-8485
Sponsoring institution
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Vascular Surgery Medical Center H053 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 20% 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% 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 2 first-year Vascular Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 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 160 applications and interviewed about 41.9% of applicants. The typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 27.2%.

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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at Vascular Surgery Medical Center H053 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 Faisal Aziz. The program coordinator, Katie Fisher, is the usual contact for application questions.