Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency at Geisinger prepares residents for a comprehensive and rewarding career by providing an environment that emphasizes high-quality training and patient-centered care. With a focus on wellness, the program employs a unique 6+2 curriculum, allowing for significant ambulatory care experience alongside core rotations and subspecialty training. Residents enjoy a rich training environment that fosters development of clinical, procedural, and research skills, supported by a robust faculty dedicated to residents' success. The program also offers opportunities for individualized educational experiences tailored to each resident's career goals, enhancing both personal and professional growth during the three-year training period.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Geisinger Medical Center's Internal Medicine Residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The program outlines specific requirements for IMG applicants, including graduation from a medical school within the last two years, a preference for U.S. clinical experience, current ECFMG certification, and the availability of both J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship options. Importantly, prospective IMG candidates are advised to ensure they have completed USMLE Step 3, especially if applying for an H-1B visa, which may have limited availability.
Categorical Positions
17
Categorical Positions (detail)
Geisinger has 51 residents, with 17 new residents entering the program each year.
Program Website
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Geisinger Medical Center, 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Program Director
Lauren DiMarino, DO, FACOI, FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents consist of a diverse group, including 51 total residents enrolled in the program. This number includes a specific cohort of IMGs, reflective of the program’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity in its training environment, fostering a rich learning culture that benefits all participants.
PGY-1 MD
17
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
8
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents participate in a 6+2 schedule with two weeks of ambulatory clinics every six weeks and thirteen 4-week blocks along with core subspecialty rotations including Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, and more. Residents can also customize their educational experiences based on career goals with six months of individualized educational experiences throughout their training.
Application
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Specific application materials include ERAS application, letters of recommendation (including a structured evaluation letter), CV, personal statement, medical school transcript, and USMLE/COMLEX transcripts with specific requirements for Step 1 and Step 2. Additionally, candidates must submit a current professional photo. The application timeline can be viewed through a provided link.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including Geisinger Medical Center and its affiliated clinics.
Fellowship
The program offers a range of fellowship opportunities including Addiction Medicine, Cardiology, Clinical Informatics, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, and Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. Advanced fellowships are also available in Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Advanced Endoscopy, highlighting a robust post-graduation pathway.
Resident Life
Overview
The internal medicine program at Geisinger prepares residents to give care through every stage of life, and it features a unique 6+2 curriculum that enhances work-life balance while providing comprehensive training.
On Call Schedule
The residency program follows a 6+2 curriculum, featuring two weeks of ambulatory clinic every 6 weeks and thirteen 4-week blocks, which include core subspecialty rotations such as endocrinology, gastroenterology, and more.
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for three years, leading to a rich training experience in internal medicine.
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Alumni
Thirty to forty percent practice in primary care or hospitalist medicine, with more than 65% working in Pennsylvania. A majority (60–70%) pursue fellowship training across the U.S.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes diverse clinical experiences, wellness time, integrated board review curriculum, robust wellness framework, and dedicated simulation training.
PGY-1 Salary
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