Family Medicine Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/Hershey Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Passed USMLE (Steps 1 and 2) with no more than one total prior failure. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a family physician. Minimum of three(3) months clinical training in the US or Canada, or clinical experience elsewhere which clearly demonstrates an understanding and interest in primary care and Family Medicine in particular. 12 months USCE preferred.
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off ---
Step 2: Preferred minimum 220
US clinical experience (months) 3 months
Graduation within (years)3
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptnot specified as a requirement
ECFMG for interview not specified as a requirement
Complete application by
Dec 31,2026
VisaJ1
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Passed USMLE (Steps 1 and 2) with no more than one total prior failure. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a family physician. Minimum of three(3) months clinical training in the US or Canada, or clinical experience elsewhere which clearly demonstrates an understanding and interest in primary care and Family Medicine in particular. 12 months USCE preferred.
Contact information
Program directorMichael Partin
Contact personJoelle Zarefoss
Contact phone(717) 531-8186
Contact emailfmres@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
University hospital3 years8
University hospital3 years8
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
1617120C0categorical8
Main Match unfilled past 3 yearsYes
1617120C0categorical 2025 8(2)
%IMGs( US/ Non-US)
%USMD ( ), %DO ( )
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Contact information
Program directorMichael Partin
Contact personJoelle Zarefoss
Contact phone(717) 531-8186
Contact emailfmres@pennstatehealth.psu.edu