Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Geisinger Medical Center's Dermatology Residency program aims to train residents to become capable and confident clinical dermatologists. The comprehensive training includes daily didactics, continuity clinics, direct patient management, and opportunities for clinical research. The program also emphasizes work-life balance and offers benefits of a modern tertiary hospital located in a scenic rural environment. With access to various subspecialties and a collaborative learning environment, residents receive a well-rounded education while caring for a diverse patient population.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Geisinger Dermatology Residency program does not explicitly mention the IMG-friendliness but does include indicators such as acceptance of international medical graduates and mentions of opportunities for residents pursuing academic fellowships, alongside eligibility for residents from international medical schools.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Approximately 20 categorical residents, with further detail on the exact number not specified in the text.
Program Website
Address
Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Health System, 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822, USA
Program Director
Eric Hossler, MD, FAAD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the resident roster and specific counts of residents in their first year (PGY-1) are not disclosed. However, the program includes numerous residents across various years and training paths.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes daily didactics, continuity clinic, opportunities to teach and to engage with subspecialty faculty. Residents focus on managing a diverse patient population and clinical research is encouraged.
Application
Applications for the Dermatology Residency program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). It is important to check the ERAS timeline for precise deadlines, which typically include application submission and interview dates. More specifics regarding the application requirements can be found on the program's website.
# of Locations
The residents will work at multiple locations including one primary hospital facility and surrounding clinics, ensuring a well-rounded clinical experience.
Fellowship
The program offers numerous opportunities for fellowships, particularly in Mohs and dermatopathology, which are available on site.
Resident Life
Overview
The dermatology residency program at Geisinger emphasizes continuous patient care and education, blending clinical practice with opportunities for research and specialized training in subspecialties.
On Call Schedule
Residents will have scheduled patients four days each week, with one day for independent study. Morning conference usually begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:45 a.m. Morning clinic begins at 9 a.m. and ends when all patients have been seen. Afternoon clinic starts at 1 p.m. and generally wraps up by 5 p.m.
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for 3 years, with the first year focused on building foundational clinical skills and subsequent years training in more specialized areas of dermatology.
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Alumni
Alumni from the dermatology residency program have successfully transitioned into various fellowships and specialized practices, including Mohs surgery and dermatopathology. Many have also taken on academic positions and private practice roles across a range of geographical locations, highlighting the program's effectiveness in enabling diverse career paths.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Work-life balance, benefits of a modern tertiary hospital in a safe, beautiful rural environment, small-town lifestyle with cutting-edge medicine, and numerous educational benefits like faculty-run daily didactics, continuity clinic, and easy access to teaching faculty.
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Vacation
Residents are allotted four weeks of vacation per year, which can be taken at their discretion, understanding that time-off requests are subject to approval by their supervising attending physician. Unused vacation days may not carry over into the next academic year.