Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center/State College Program
About This Program
World-class residency. University town setting. By partnering with Mount Nittany Health, we've brought Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center excellence to the heart of Central Pennsylvania. State College offers its residents the best of both worlds: small town living, close to natural beauty and outdoor activities. - 3-4 hours driving distance from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Patrick Wiedemer, MD
Penn State Health-Park Ave
Primary Program Contact
Erika L Sellers, MD
Penn State Health-Park Ave
Locations
Penn State Health-Park Ave
Ste 207
1850 E Park Ave
State College, PA 16803
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
260 Lions Hill Rd
State College, PA 16803
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.