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
- 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
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-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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