Geisinger Health System (Danville) Program

The Geisinger Health System Neurology Residency Program, situated in Danville, is designed to provide residents with an enriching environment to develop into proficient clinical neurologists and clinician-educators. Established in 2012, the program benefits from a robust Neuroscience Institute featuring a multidisciplinary team including adult and child neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuro-endovascular physicians, among others. This comprehensive team approach ensures that residents receive personalized attention and gain extensive clinical experience.

The program emphasizes training in a patient-centered, integrated healthcare system, with a strong focus on quality of care and evidence-based medicine. It fosters a culture of continuous self-improvement, mentorship, and development of educational skills. The environment is supportive, with dedicated faculty members committed to teaching and mentorship. Residents have the opportunity to partake in a variety of fellowship programs, including Neuroendovascular Surgery, Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, Palliative Care, and Sleep Medicine.

Key highlights of the program include a structured didactic curriculum, early exposure to neurology, a continuity clinic with no inpatient service obligations, and a night float system. The program offers a competitive pay scale, medical education funds, and generous vacation time, aiming to meet both professional and personal needs of its residents.

Application Considerations: - The program participates in the NRMP match and encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented minorities. - Applicants are selected based on internal program standards. - A preference is given to applicants without any failed exams. - While Step 2 scores are not required at the time of application, they will be necessary for ranking. - There is a three-year graduation cut-off period. - For international graduates, the program is open to IMGs and currently supports J1 visas only.

Each year, the program accepts four residents, offering a four-year categorical training program that includes an integrated internal medicine preliminary year.

The curriculum is complemented by diverse clinical rotation sites and a variety of well-being initiatives and social events are organized to ensure a work-life balance. The residency provides a unique and comprehensive training experience, committed to producing skilled neurologists ready to excel in their future careers.