geisinger, PA

Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the General Surgery Residency Program at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. The following is a list of the most frequently asked questions about our Program: 1. Do you accept foreign medical graduates and do you currently have any
foreign graduates in your program? Yes to both parts of this question. 2. What is the minimum score requirement for your Program? We do not have
a minimum requirement. 3. What type of Visa do you sponsor? The J-1 Visa. 4. Do you require prior US clinical experience? No we do not. 5. Do you participate in the ERAS Program and the NRMP? Yes to both parts of this
question. 6. What information do you require to complete my application?
a. Application Form
b. Resume
c. Personal Statement
d. Dean?s Letter
e. Medical School Transcript
f. Three Letters of Recommendation
g. Copies of Your Board Score Results
h. Documentation of Prior Training We prefer that you apply to our Program through ERAS. Please visit our website to learn more about our Residency Program. The website is located at: www.geisinger.org
choose the Education and Research tab, under the Medical Education section, choose
Residencies and Fellowships and then select General Surgery. Sincerely, Carla M. Maynard
Coordinator, Department of General Surgery
570-271-5555 x53829