Do you participate in ERAS?

Yes.  All applications must be received through ERAS.

How many positions will you have open this year?

Please refer to our program information listed in FREIDA Online

What is your application deadline?

November 30th. You are invited to check the status of your application by simply calling Jennifer Swierczynski at 800-206-7718 or e-mail Residency Program.

What are the minimum requirements?

Your application will be reviewed in its entirety. However, we do prefer to see:

• USMLE Scores no less than 80 (200) (or COMLEX of 500 or higher)
• ECFMG certification must be met by the time you interview with our program. 
• Three letters of recommendation, Dean's letter, medical school transcripts, CV.

What Visas do you sponsor?

We sponsor J-1 Visas only.

Is there a cut off date of medical school graduation?

The Residency Recruitment Team prefers to see graduation from medical school within five years of submitting your ERAS application. However, this is dependent upon what you have also done since your medical school graduation.

When will you be conducting interviews?

We will begin our interview process mid November and finish by early-mid January. Our interview process consists of two half days (Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday) which are designed to familiarize the applicant with department, the staff, our world renowned Simulation Lab, and the hospital environment. We conclude the interview process with an open discussion luncheon between the applicants and our residents.

Do you reimburse travel expenses for the interview process?

Although we cannot reimburse you for travel costs incurred to interview at Hershey, we will pay for the night’s lodging to accommodate our two-day interview process and we will provide you with the appropriate meals during your visit.

How many residents are in your program?

We are a mid-sized program consisting of 63 residents ranging from PGY-1 to PGY-4. Our program is a diversified program consisting of highly qualified American and International graduates.

What is the average call per month for a resident?

Residents on an average will complete six “in-house” calls per month. Additionally, those residents in the 4-year program will not take anesthesia-related call for the first six months of the PGY-1 year.

What fellowships do you offer?

We currently offer fellowships in Pain Management, Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Neuroanesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, and Regional Anesthesia.