NEUROLOGY

Geisinger Health System Program (Wilkes-Barre)

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

ACGME ID1804100170
Program Code1608180C1
NRMP Code1608180C1

Our program has a unique Continuity Clinic schedule in that every five weeks during your PGY2 year and above you will gain exposure to a different sub

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

4

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

100

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

4

Interviews Last Year

100
100%

Interview Ratio

25

% US MD

33.3

% IMG

66.7
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

4

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

100

Interview to Seat Ratio

25

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$65,603
PGY-2
$68,307
PGY-3
$70,519

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

4

Year 2 Size

4

Year 3 Size

4

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Total Positions

16

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1608180C1

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

4

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

4

Year 2 Program Size

4

Year 3 Program Size

4

% IMG Residents

66.7 %

% US MD Residents

33.3 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

16

Total Physician Faculty

0

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

65603

Year 2 Compensation

68307

Year 3 Compensation

70519

PGY-1 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

15 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

100

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1608180C1

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2025-12-31

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Information

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Geisinger Health System

Sponsor Institution

Geisinger Health System

Primary Institution

Geisinger Health System

Participant Institutions

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center | Geisinger Community Medical Center | Geisinger Medical Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

29328

Annual ED Visits

66370

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Moving allowanceFree parkingOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

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