Geisinger Health System Program
PsychiatryUniversity-based
Wilkes Barre, PA(Barre, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$65,603
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004100003
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 99
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 80
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 56
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Emphasis placed on learning the cultures within the system, including immigrants and rural populations. There are significant addiction medicine expertise and learning opportunities. Emphasis placed on learning leadership and administrative skills.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,603
PGY-1
$68,307
PGY-2
$70,519
PGY-3
$72,839
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $291K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.33999999999999997
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
9.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.45
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004100003
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 99
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Margaret Jarvis
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 11/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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:
- 1608400C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Erin Walker
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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