Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
To prepare you for competency, our dedicated faculty team includes 5 subspecialized molecular pathologists who give you intensive training with: - Cutting-edge molecular testing techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited facilities at our pathology lab. - High volume and high complexity molecular testing (>15,000 cases/year) with a collection of interesting cases. - Geisinger MyCode data of whole-exome sequencing available for >100,000 individuals.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes, with exceptions
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Matching program name
Awaiting NRMP Code
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
40
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1904113002
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Jialing
Last Name
Huang
Degrees
MD
Address
Geisinger Health System
Dept. of Laboratory Medicine
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-9800
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.606783 40.96799)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Erb
Address
Geisinger Health System
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.606783 40.96799)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
75.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $75,922 | 15 | 999 |
Total Positions
2
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.geisinger.org/-/media/OneGeisinger/pdfs/ghs/education/graduate/med-ed-employment-documents/sample-resident-agreement.pdf
Other Application Service Used
CAP Common Application via Email to Program
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
Off
Other
Awaiting NRMP Code