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Geisinger Health System Program

Rheumatology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Danville, PA
4
Positions
$72,839
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1504111104
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
50.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
90%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Strong MSUS and QI training program

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,839
PGY-1
$72,839
PGY-4
$75,922
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1504111104
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
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:
1608150F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
56
0

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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