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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hershey, PA(Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#93
Specialty Rank
$68,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#93
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2604121151
NRMP Code:
1617260C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
56

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
232
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
27
Non-Physician Staff:
6
0
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Orthopaedic Residency consists of eight clinical services that encompass all of the recognized areas of subspecialty orthopaedic practice, each represented by fellowship-trained faculty members. A senior and junior resident are paired on each of the services; in addition to the high priority given to teaching by the faculty members, the pairing of residents encourages mentoring and camaraderie.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • 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)
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$68,000
PGY-1
$69,371
PGY-2
$71,642
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

City & State
Hershey, PA
Metropolitan Area
Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

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
20.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
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

Nominal Salary
$68,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,725
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2604121151
NRMP Code:
1617260C0YOG
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
56
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert A Gallo
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 9/26/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 12/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
235
Min Step 2 Score:
232

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1617260C0

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:
Lynne E Hamann
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
232
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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