Geisinger Health System Program

The Geisinger Health System Program offers a comprehensive Pathology Residency program aimed at preparing residents for careers in medicine. The program integrates anatomic and clinical pathology into a unique AP/CP curriculum. Residents will have exposure to multidisciplinary practice, informatics training, and management experiences within Geisinger's multihospital laboratory system.

The four-year curriculum covers a broad framework during the initial five months, followed by subspecialty rotations. The program focuses on educating residents to function as diagnosticians and diagnostic consultants and places particular emphasis on informatics skills, as the field of healthcare is increasingly dependent on them.

Geisinger's Division of Laboratory Medicine provides integrated laboratory services to multiple facilities and handles a high volume of cases in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. The program faculty contribute significantly in areas such as immunohistochemistry, microbiology, and laboratory informatics.

Geisinger Medical Center, where the program is located, offers a tranquil setting in the Susquehanna River Valley, with various outdoor recreational opportunities. The proximity to major eastern cities provides additional cultural and professional opportunities.

The program director, Dr. Zachary Hoffer, emphasizes broad training in both anatomic and clinical pathology, leadership in laboratory medicine, confidence in reading cases independently, informatics proficiency, and involvement in research and publication opportunities.

For application, candidates should submit through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), with the ACGME program ID and NRMP program code provided on the program's website. The program does not accept paper applications.

Overall, the Geisinger Pathology Residency program offers a comprehensive and high-quality training experience in preparation for a successful career in the field of pathology.