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Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hershey, PA(Hershey, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$69,371
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#48
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4204121164
NRMP Code:
1617420A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
95

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
46
Non-Physician Staff:
8
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
41%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Penn State is a wonderful place to train! Residents are exposed to a wide variety of pathology and the faculty are very committed to resident education.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,371
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
19.9%

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
$69,371
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,232
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4204121164
NRMP Code:
1617420A0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
95
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Angela Choe
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 2/20/2026
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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1617420A0

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:
Christina M Moorhead
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
130

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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