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Geisinger Health System Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Bloomsburg, PA(Bloomsburg, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$65,603
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994100251
NRMP Code:
1608999P0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
7.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
60
00
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Rural medicine patients

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,603
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Bloomsburg, PA
Metropolitan Area
Bloomsburg, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$236K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.39
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
32°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
9.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.45
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,603
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,406
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994100251
NRMP Code:
1608999P0
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lauren Greene
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1608999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Contact Person:
Eric Weaver
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
3rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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