Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program that provides growth opportunities in the medical field. They have a Level 1 trauma center with 551 licensed beds and a variety of specialty practices. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department was established in 2010 and has a Joint Commission and CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Hospital.

Application requirements include the submission of a CV, personal statement, medical school transcripts, MSPE/dean's letter, letters of recommendation, and USMLE or COMLEX transcripts. The program prefers U.S. clinical experience but does not require it. They also specify that applicants should have competitive scores on the USMLE, U.S. clinical experience in the past two years, and have graduated from medical school within the past five years.

The program also accepts applications from International Medical Graduates, who must apply via ERAS and be registered with the NRMP. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or J-1 visa holders sponsored through the ECFMG, as they do not sponsor other visas.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers a three-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program that combines inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The curriculum involves weekly didactics, morbidity, and mortality case presentations, grand rounds, research lectures, and other topics related to rehabilitation medicine.

The program provides stipends varying by PGY level and offers benefits such as health insurance, competitive salary, dental and vision plans, vacation/CME days, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more. Additionally, the program has resources available for residents' and fellows' wellness, as well as resources for diversity and inclusion.

For new and current trainees, the program offers orientation, support, and resources tailored to help them integrate smoothly into the program. Residents and fellows can also participate in research activities, educational sessions, and join support groups like Partners in Medicine for spouses of medical professionals. The institution emphasizes a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion within its educational environment.