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Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

Geisinger Health System
Wilkes-Barre, PA
ACGME #2604100217CommunityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Geisinger Health System is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 16 residents in training. It reports 8.3% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $65,603. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
4
16 residents · 20 approved
PGY-1 salary
$65.6k
IMG percentage
8.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1608260C1

Accredited since 2021 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2023

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS
Main match

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Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1608260C1
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Geisinger Health System-PA”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Rural

Rural

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
8%
x
US MD
83%
x
DO
8%
x
Women
25%
x

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Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.1
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Smoke-free workplace.

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

GHVI is proud to deliver advanced cardiovascular care to our communities throughout Pennsylvania. From preventive and maintenance care to keep you well, to advanced heart surgery, we have a treatment option that’s right for you. Unmatched expertise: Our team consists of skilled surgeons, cardiologists and vascular specialists, many of whom hold additional training beyond what's required. We’re also a national leader in researching the genetic factors linked to aortic aneurysms and heart disease. World-class care, close to home: With locations throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania, you don’t have to travel far to find leading-edge cardiovascular treatment options and tailored-to-you care. Comprehensive surgical capabilities: From complex to minimally invasive procedures, such as our innovative TAVR procedure for aortic valve replacement, we offer innovative treatment options with smaller incisions and shorter recovery times. We have experts in carotid stenting, complex aneurysm surgery and pediatric cardiac surgery. Plus, our complex cardiac surgery is now done with faster recovery in safer settings. Genetic testing and counseling programs: Special research programs, such as MyCode, are only available at Geisinger. Participating in MyCode allows you to contribute to genetic research and develop a care plan tailored to you. By participating, you can receive information about your genetic risks. High-tech endovascular suites: Our state-of-the-art operating suites include the imaging capabilities of a catheterization lab. This allows our vascular surgeons to perform procedures that require both vascular surgery and image-guided techniques simultaneously. So not only can you have multiple procedures done simultaneously, but you’ll only have to undergo anesthesia and recover once. Many of our facilities have been accredited by the American Heart Association for exceptional heart attack care and have been named primary and comprehensive stroke centers.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
568
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 9 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$210K
Research
$0
Payments
64

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($111K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
29,328
ED visits
66,370
Inpatient surgeries
9,158
Outpatient surgeries
19,325
Births
1,894
Daily census
454
Full-time staff
6,004

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Geisinger Health System · Danville, PA

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Clinical sites

Geisinger Health System

Primary
Danville, PA568 beds

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Geisinger Community Medical Center

Scranton, PA293 beds

Geisinger Medical Center

Danville, PA

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Wilkes-Barre, PA310 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for Montour County, Pennsylvania (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.07%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$72,926
−$6k vs US median
Avg Commute
19 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Kenneth L Koury, MD

Program Director, Director of Orthopaedic Trauma Geisinger Wyoming Valley

Program Director

Gabrielle Erbacher

Program Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Geisinger Health System located?
Geisinger Health System is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
What type of program is Geisinger Health System?
Geisinger Health System is a community-based residency program.
How many residents are at Geisinger Health System?
Geisinger Health System has approximately 16 residents in training.
Does Geisinger Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 8.3% of Geisinger Health System's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Geisinger Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Geisinger Health System reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Geisinger Health System require?
Geisinger Health System does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Geisinger Health System?
Geisinger Health System reports a PGY-1 salary of $65,603. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Geisinger Health System?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Geisinger Health System to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Geisinger Health System have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Orthopaedic Surgery residency program positions as they appear.