Geisinger Health System Program

Interventional radiology - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Danville, PA(Danville, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$68,307
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4164100007
NRMP Code:
1608416A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
61

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
7.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
74
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
39.1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The IRDR Integrated Residency Program at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA offers diverse clinical experiences, research opportunities, and comprehensive training. It provides a strong foundation for launching an interventional radiology career, with residents gaining knowledge and clinical skills alongside experienced IR faculty. The program emphasizes well-rounded experience, practice heterogeneity, and ample research opportunities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,307
PGY-1
$68,307
PGY-2
$70,519
PGY-3
$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
Danville, PA
Metropolitan Area
Danville, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
68(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$285K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$52K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.9%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
28 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.38
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
53%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
11.24
Gas (per gallon)
$4.01
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,307
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$100,451
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4164100007
NRMP Code:
1608416A0STEP
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
61
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tariq Rahman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 1/30/2026
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1608416A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Geisinger Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Geisinger Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jennifer Zarko
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
52nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
37.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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