Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospitals Program

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospitals Program at Geisinger offers a comprehensive and enriching Internal Medicine Residency Program. Located in the scenic Northeastern Pennsylvania, specifically at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, with affiliations to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and rotations at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, this program focuses on preparing residents for diverse and dynamic careers in medicine.

The program emphasizes a robust patient-centered learning model that integrates primary care, ambulatory care, and strong inpatient experiences across various clinical environments. It encourages personal and professional growth in a supportive environment, aiming to produce not just capable physicians but leaders in healthcare. With its affiliation with a large academic health system, residents gain access to a vast array of resources, including two newly added subspecialty fellowships in Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

Application to this residency is through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and the selection process is competitive, aiming to match personal standards of its faculty members and the vision of the program with the traits and qualifications of applicants. International medical graduates have specific requirements, including recent graduation from a medical school within the past three to five years, ECFMG certification, and they indicate a preference for U.S. experience. The program sponsors J-1 visas and a limited number of H-1B visas for qualified candidates, making it relatively friendly towards international graduates.

The curriculum is designed to enhance clinical skills and proficiency through a mix of ambulatory and inpatient care experiences, coupled with dedicated rotations in various internal medicine subspecialties and elective options. The 6+2 schedule allows residents to maintain continuity in patient care while ensuring a balanced learning experience. Additionally, Geisinger provides a holistic approach to education, incorporating wellness activities, didactic sessions, simulation sessions, and research opportunities into the training.

For those interested in academic medicine, Geisinger's commitment to research and innovation offers faculty support for resident-led projects, with access to research support personnel and potential graduate medical education or departmental funding for presenting work at conferences.

In summary, Geisinger's Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive, patient-centered, and research-inclusive training environment. With a strong focus on wellness, innovation, and leadership development, the program seeks to prepare residents for successful careers in internal medicine and beyond, supported by the resources of a large academic health system and grounded in a commitment to improving patient care across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.