Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Hershey, PA(Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$74,513
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0204121122
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 80%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
CME time to go to 5 meetings throughout the training including the AAAAI, ACAAI and PAAA annual meetings. Immunology course sponsored by Harvard. Options for master's in clinical research, MPH degree. Resident as educators through Woodward center at Penn State. Two mornings each week are academic time that is protected for all the fellows participate. Broad range of patient referrals, in the outpatient setting. Inpatient consult from all specialties. Two elective rotations in ENT and Derm.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,513
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$74,513
PGY-4
$77,319
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $251K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.5%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 398K
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.65
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
8.71
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0204121122
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gisoo Ghaffari
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 11/6/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/3/2026 - 11/6/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1617020F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Victoria Richards
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 7
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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