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Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Program

Gastroenterology (IM)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Wilkes Barre, PA
6
Positions
$72,839
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1444114001
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
33

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
18
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
8.30%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Geisinger Northeast is a highly-rated robust healthcare system with strong GME support. Our fellows get individualized attention from our highly motivated and experience faculty. We have a population with diverse pathology, showing the full breadth of gastroenterology and hepatology. We have a new, state-of-the-art outpatient clinic building with radiology, pharmacy, and laboratory support. Our clinic also boasts specialist pharmacists who are co-located with us for IBD and HCV management.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,839
PGY-1
$72,839
PGY-4
$75,922
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Wilkes Barre, PA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1444114001
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
33
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/17/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1608144F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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