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All residents participate in a 6+2 schedule. During the academic year, you’ll have 2 weeks of ambulatory clinic every 6 weeks.*

* With the 6+2 schedule, some blocks are only 2 weeks long, while others are 4. No residents will do 6 weeks straight of 1 rotation. 

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**Subspecialty selectives:

All residents will rotate through each of the core subspecialty rotations throughout their training.

• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology
• Infectious diseases
• NephrologyOncology
• Palliative medicine
• Pulmonology
• Rheumatology

***Individualized educational experiences:

In addition to your core rotations, you can customize your education based on your long-term career goals. All residents will receive 6 months of individualized educational experiences throughout their 3 years of training. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Addiction medicine elective
• Ambulatory elective
• Anesthesia
• Cardiac imaging
• Cardiology consults
• Clinical informatics
• Critical care consults
• Dermatology
• Dialysis
• Electrophysiology
• GI/nutrition
• Hepatology
• Independent study
• Interventional radiology
• Medicine consults/procedures
• Pathology
• POCUS
• Psychiatry
• Quality, Safety and Patient Experience
• Radiology
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Research
• Sleep medicine
• Sports medicine

In keeping with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, our residents are involved in quality improvement projects. These are designed to improve medical care, patient safety, workflow and resident education. Many residents are also involved in research. We offer you:

• An involved faculty to serve as research and QI mentors
• A fundamentals of research curriculum
• Dedicated research support personnel and statisticians to guide you through study design, IRB approval and research funding
• The opportunity to serve on quality improvement committees in your field of interest
• Graduate medical education or departmental funding support to present your work at regional or national conferences

In the last 2 years, our residents have presented at the following national and local conferences:

• American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 
• American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session
• American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Meeting
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Digestive Disease Week National Conference
• American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) Annual Convention
• American College of Physicians (ACP) Regional and National Conference
• American Heart Association (AHA) Annual Scientific Sessions
• American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition
• American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week
• American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) - Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
• American Thoracic Society (ATS)
• Canadian Cardiac Oncology Network (CCON) Conference
• Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) Conference
• Congress of Clinical Rheumatology (CCR) 
• Digestive Disease Week (DDW)
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress
• Geisinger Resident and Fellows Scholarship Days
• International Stroke Conference (ISC)
• National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Clinical Meeting
• Pennsylvania Medical (PAMED) Society Resident and Fellows Poster Competition
• Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA)
• Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society (PRS) Annual Scientific Meeting
• Pennsylvania Society of Critical Care Medicine (PSCCM)
• Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology (PSG) Annual Scientific Meeting
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) annual scientific sessions
• Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Critical Care Congress
• Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting

Our didactic sessions provide a comprehensive, in-depth exploration of core and advanced topics in internal medicine. Through a variety of case-based formats and teaching styles, these sessions are thoughtfully designed to accommodate diverse learning preferences and reinforce critical clinical reasoning skills.

Conference

Each didactic session is carefully crafted to be board-relevant and clinically applicable, delivering high-yield content in an efficient, accessible format. Core lectures are led by subspecialty experts who provide up-to-date insights and real-world perspectives. Morning Reports focus on sharpening clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills. Didactic sessions are protected educational time and are thoughtfully scheduled over the lunch hour, allowing residents to recharge and continue their professional development without compromising patient care.

Grand Rounds

A series of scheduled educational events to explore new developments in internal medicine. Topics include:

• Clinical care (general and subspecialty care)
• Medical education
• Clinical, basic and translational research
• Basic science
• Osteopathic medicine

Morbidity and Mortality Conference

In collaboration with department leadership, quality improvement officers and faculty, the Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Committee conducts a structured analysis of selected cases at the M&M Conference to identify learning opportunities and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability.

Simulated rapid response to critical illness

All residents take part in hands-on training exercises held in our state-of-the-art simulation center, where they practice high-stakes clinical scenarios in a controlled, supportive environment.

Clinical reasoning curriculum

Integrated into the broader didactic curriculum, this program emphasizes the foundational principles of clinical reasoning, aiming to promote more accurate and timely diagnoses. Residents are taught strategies to minimize diagnostic pitfalls while critically examining how cognitive biases and system factors contribute to clinical error. Through this approach, trainees develop a deeper understanding of diagnostic decision-making and its impact on patient outcomes.

Point-of-care ultrasound 

All incoming residents participate in a year-long, longitudinal workshop series dedicated to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training. Through hands-on instruction, residents gain practical skills in core POCUS applications that are highly relevant to internal medicine practice.

Board review

Our redesigned board review curriculum is strategically focused on preparing residents for success on the ABIM exam. It emphasizes examination strategies, critical thinking and active learning through a variety of engaging formats. We create a dynamic “flipped classroom” experience based in active learning by incorporating board-style questions into our conferences.

Other unique educational sessions include:

• Complex Case Conference: Clinical educator track (CET) residents showcase the diagnostic and management challenges of our most medically complex patients through multidisciplinary discussion.
• Journal club: Focuses on critical appraisal of clinical research and its application to evidence-based internal medicine.
• Osteopathic Grand Rounds: Presented by residents in the Osteopathic Recognition Track, emphasizing osteopathic principles in clinical practice.
• Standardized patient sessions: Designed to hone key clinical communication skills with attention to navigating difficult or high-stakes conversations.

The Geisinger Internal Medicine Residency in Danville has a groundbreaking, ACGME- and ABIM-approved pilot program — 1 of only 3 in the nation — that integrates internal medicine and nephrology into a single, streamlined 4-year training pathway. 

The innovative Geisinger Accelerated Internal Medicine-Nephrology Track (GAIN) is designed for highly motivated trainees seeking a more efficient, personalized route to a career in nephrology. By condensing 5 years of training into 4, participants can enter the workforce a full year earlier — gaining earlier earning potential, reducing educational debt and accelerating their path to professional advancement. 

What truly sets this program apart is its individualized approach. Residents benefit from early and continuous exposure to nephrology, tailored mentorship and a curriculum that adapts to their evolving clinical interests and career goals. This seamless integration fosters deeper learning, stronger continuity of care and a more cohesive educational experience.

Geisinger will offer 1 position per year in the NRMP Match for this highly competitive track, and graduates will be board eligible in both internal medicine and nephrology.

Apply through ERAS today.
AIRE – Internal Medicine-Nephrology Track AAMC ID # 10315771
NRMP Program Code: 1608140C2

Learn more about this track.

Geisinger internal medicine residents have the opportunity to apply for and participate in a clinical educator track. The track offers participants a structured pathway for developing foundational skills in medical education in preparation for future careers as clinical educators. Due to the demands of intern year, the track is completed over the second and third years of residency. Participants receive preferential consideration for chief residency positions and are awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Medical Education upon successful completion. 

Timeline

PGY 1

• Communicate interest in track to program leadership
• Submit clinician educator track application
• Consider ideas for educational scholarship project 

PGY 2

• Participate in longitudinal didactic curriculum           
• Develop an educational scholarship project with faculty mentorship
• Build teaching, assessment and feedback skills with direct observation and feedback from faculty and learners through:
• Leading resident report
• Teaching intern survival series didactics
• Delivering an inpatient chalk talk
• Teaching medical students on clinician rounds
• Providing feedback to junior learners
• Improve leadership skills and support residency program subspecialty education by serving as subspecialty education champions
• Apply for protégé membership in Geisinger Academy of Educators
• Receive medical school faculty appointment
• Mentor medical students
• Consider application for chief residency

PGY 3

• Continued participation in didactics and teaching activities from PGY-2
• Take on advanced teaching roles:
• Lead complex case conference and inpatient rounds
• Provide peer feedback on teaching sessions (resident report, complex case conference)
• Maintain membership in good standing in Academy of Educators
• Implement and complete educational scholarship project
• Submit academic project for presentation at Geisinger Educational Scholarship Symposium
• Consider submitting academic project for publication or national conference presentation

Clinician educator track didactic content

• Adult learning theory
• Metacognition and cognitive bias
• Mastery learning
• Best clinical teaching practices
• Teaching clinical reasoning
• Teaching in large and small groups
• Simulation in medical education
• Strategies to enhance learner engagement (e.g., flipped classroom, gamification)
• Technology in education
• Curriculum development
• Hidden curriculum
• Mentorship, advising & coaching
• Competency based medical education and learner assessment
• Advanced feedback skills
• Diagnosing and remediating the struggling learner
• Leadership in medical education
• Professional development as a clinician-educator
• Creating a teaching portfolio

Since 2016, we’ve offered an osteopathic recognition (OR) track.

Our program offers the best of both worlds. Osteopathic residents train alongside their allopathic counterparts and receive the same didactic and clinical education. Additionally, they gain exposure to the world of osteopathic medicine and can continue using the unique skills indoctrinated into the osteopathic physician. In addition to the common program requirements set forth by the ACGME, residents are obligated to meet the standards defined by the AOA. Truly enhancing the residency experience, our OR residents participate in osteopathic journal clubs and grand rounds and perform osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in their ambulatory clinic. Upon completion of our residency program, osteopathic graduates will earn an extra distinction of osteopathic recognition.

FAQs:

As a DO in this program, how is my training different?

• While there are no differences in the rotation schedules and available electives, as an osteopathic recognition resident, you have dedicated OMT clinic slots built into your ambulatory rotation experiences designed to further hone your ability to practice and apply osteopathic manipulative treatment to clinical practice.

Will there be an extension of training for OR residents?

• No. Residents (DOs and MDs) are expected to complete their training in 3 years.

What’s the difference between DO residents participating in OR and those who aren’t?

• You’ll graduate residency with an extra distinction of osteopathic recognition.
• The main difference will be the ability to participate in OMT clinic during your ambulatory block.

How many residents participate?

• The program takes 4 to 5 residents per year beginning in your first year of residency. We have accepted more residents into the program depending on the year.

Who is eligible to apply?

• All first-year DO residents are eligible.
• Interested MD residents can also apply (discuss with your course director for specific eligibility requirements).

How do I apply?

If you’re eligible, submit a written statement of interest to the course director to apply.

What will be expected of me?

Osteopathic recognition residents will:

• Participate in our OMT didactic series/workshops sessions
• Use osteopathic principles and philosophy during patient care, specifically in our dedicated OMT clinic during the ambulatory rotation
• Participate in scholarly activity including leading an OMT workshop session during PGY2 year and presenting at Osteopathic Grand Rounds as part of your PGY3 senior project

What are the benefits of this program?

• Development and mastery in OMT techniques
• Special consideration for chief residency positions
• Opportunity to stand out among your peers as a leader and educator

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program. 

• Geisinger Health System (Danville) Internal Medicine Program AAMC ID # 10315771, NRMP Program Code: 1608140C0
• AIRE – Internal Medicine-Nephrology Track AAMC ID # 10315771, NRMP Program Code: 1608140C2

• ERAS application (Electronic Residency Application Service) – Ensure all required documents are submitted through ERAS.
• Letters of recommendation (LOR)
• Department of Medicine Structured Evaluation Letter (IM SEL)
• Letter can be written by the Department of Medicine chair, internal medicine clerkship director or dean.
• Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM)-recommended standardized template is preferred. Click here to view the template.
• If your school does not offer this, provide an additional clinical letter of recommendation instead.
• At least 1 clinical letter of recommendation (LOR) from an internal medicine faculty member
• Letters should be written by physicians who are qualified to evaluate your clinical ability and performance.
• Letters should detail your term of service, clinical abilities and performance.
• An optional LOR could be provided by clinical faculty or a scholarly project mentor.
• Current curriculum vitae (ERAS-generated)
• Personal statement
• Official medical school transcript (translated to English if applicable)
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Official USMLE/COMLEX transcript
• Step 1/Level 1 is required to apply (consideration is given to applicants with pass on first attempt).
• Step 2/Level 2 is required prior to the match.
• We highly encourage you to have Step 2/Level 2 scores available by the time ERAS opens for program review. Special consideration will be given to applicants that have Step 2/Level 2 scores available by that time.
• Applicants from osteopathic medical schools are not required to have taken the USMLE exams to apply.

• Applicants interested in our program are encouraged to signal us.
• In accordance with current guidance provided by the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM), applicants should signal programs if interested. This includes programs where an applicant may have done visiting rotations or programs affiliated with an applicant’s own medical school. 
• All applicants who signal our program will undergo a holistic review for interview consideration, but not all applicants who signal our program will be selected for interview.
• We use program signals to help make decisions about offering interview invitations, not for ranking applicants.
  
   

• Preference is given to applicants who have graduated from medical school within the past 2 years or are currently enrolled in or have completed an ACGME-I accredited internal medicine residency program in their home country.
• U.S. experience (i.e., clinical or “observership”) is preferred but not required.
• Geisinger Medical Center does not offer observerships.
• Current ECFMG certification (or pending completion status if still in medical school) is required.

• Geisinger Medical Center offers J-1 visas to qualified candidates. Note: OPTs are not accepted.

• Interview invitations
• How invitations are sent: We use the Thalamus interview scheduler system to send interview invitations to prospective applicants.
• Release schedule: Invitations will be released starting the second week of October, on Tuesdays and Fridays after 3 p.m. Eastern Time, in accordance with the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Interview Scheduling guidelines.
• Majority of invitations: Most of our interview invitations will be sent out by Oct. 17. After this date, we may continue to offer additional limited invitations or waitlist slots as they become available.
• Scheduling interviews: Once you receive an invitation, you will have at least 2 business days to schedule your interview date.
• Application status notifications: Our program does not routinely notify applicants about their application status.
• Interview dates
• Schedule:  Interviews are held from mid-October until mid-December.
• Days: Most interview days occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Sessions:  Morning and afternoon sessions are available to accommodate applicants’ schedules and ensure equitable access, regardless of geographic location.
• If selected for an interview, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about our program more in-depth. You’ll also interact with current residents, which is an integral part of the interview process.

• In accordance with current guidance  provided by the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM) regarding post-interview communication: Applicants are welcome to email the program residents, faculty or leadership with any questions about the program or to learn more about the program (e.g., number of required months of ICU experience, availability of opportunities for community service) and can expect an individual response, but these responses cannot indicate or hint at an applicant’s likelihood to match in the program.
• Applicants are not obliged to reply to any communications from our program, and a lack of response will not impact their status, as post-interview communication has no impact on rank decisions.
• We do not expect candidates to send thank-you emails or letters, so do not feel obligated to do so. 

• As a resident, you’ll maintain your own patient panels in our general internal medicine (ambulatory medicine) continuity clinic. 
• The newly renovated continuity clinic is conveniently located just off campus at 35 Justin Drive, Danville, Pa. It features on-site laboratory services, radiology (X-rays) and free self-parking.
• Residents follow a 6+2 schedule. This means every 6 weeks of inpatient or elective rotations are followed by 2 weeks in the ambulatory clinic  throughout the academic year.
• During your ambulatory blocks, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate through a wide range of subspecialty experiences, including:
• Addiction medicine
• Behavioral health
• Cardiology
• Community practice
• Culinary medicine
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Gynecology
• High-acuity and hospital discharge clinics
• Infectious Disease
• Nephrology
• OMT clinic (for osteopathic recognition residents)
• Pulmonology
• Rheumatology
• Underserved/free clinic

• Wellness & support: Your schedule includes dedicated administrative and wellness time, along with protected 2-day weekends, to support your overall well-being.
• Educational resources: Learning is reinforced through the Internal Medicine Ambulatory Curriculum (IMAC), PEAC (Physician Education and Assessment Center) modules and MKSAP question sets to support board preparation.
• Elective opportunities: Residents may further tailor their training and enhance fellowship readiness by selecting additional subspecialty electives during ambulatory blocks.

• Addiction medicine
• Bariatric medicine and nutrition
• Cardiology
• Interventional cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Clinical informatics
• Critical care medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Advanced endoscopy
• Hepatology
• Hematology/oncology
• Hospice and palliative medicine
• Infectious diseases
• Nephrology
• Pulmonary and critical care medicine
• Rheumatology
• Sleep medicine
• Sports medicine

Most (65–70%) of our graduates pursue fellowship training at institutes across the U.S., while 30-40% practice primary care or hospitalist medicine. Approximately 60% practice in Pennsylvania. Of the class of 2025, 59% of graduates will be staying at Geisinger for fellowship or practice.

Residency at Geisinger Medical Center is a transformative journey that blends exceptional medical training with personal growth, meaningful challenges, and exciting opportunities. As an internal medicine resident, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic environment where learning is continuous and each day presents new clinical experiences that help you grow professionally and personally.

Clinical training

You’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse settings — from managing complex ICU cases to conducting outpatient visits. And you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to care for a diverse and often underserved population, with a strong focus on health equity and evidence-based, patient-centered care. Nearly all rotations are based at our main hospital and outpatient clinic in Danville for a cohesive and immersive training experience.

Education

Geisinger Medical Center’s internal medicine residency features a thoughtfully structured curriculum that promotes clinical excellence and lifelong learning. Residents engage in regular educational activities — including morning report, core curriculum lectures, case-based discussions and interactive workshops — designed to strengthen clinical reasoning, board preparedness and communication skills. The curriculum also supports transitions in training and emphasizes wellness and professional development.

Scholarship

You’ll have access to a range of scholarly opportunities in clinical research, quality improvement and medical education. With strong mentorship and institutional support, you can pursue academic interests, contribute to meaningful projects and present your work at regional and national conferences.

Professional growth

Throughout your training, you’ll receive structured feedback, coaching and mentorship to help you clarify your career goals and build leadership skills. Individualized learning plans and continuous support prepare you for success in fellowship, private practice or academic medicine.

Supportive environment

Geisinger fosters a collaborative and respectful culture. Residents benefit from strong mentorship, approachable faculty and a tight-knit community that supports professional and personal well-being.

Work-life balance

We recognize the demands of residency and prioritize wellness through mentorship, wellness resources and a 6+2 schedule. Whether enjoying Danville’s scenic beauty or spending time with loved ones, you’ll find space to recharge and thrive.

Check out A Day in the Life of a Geisinger (Central) Internal Medicine Resident!

Choosing where to complete your residency is about more than just the hospital — it's about finding a place where you can grow, recharge and feel supported. Danville, Pa., home to Geisinger Medical Center, offers a unique blend of professional opportunity, natural beauty and community spirit that makes it an ideal setting for residency training.

A supportive environment for medical professionals
As a resident at Geisinger, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized healthcare system while living in a town that truly values its medical community. The short commutes, low cost of living and proximity to the hospital mean more time for rest, study and personal well-being — essentials during the intensity of residency.

Community that feels like home
Danville’s close-knit community offers a warm welcome to new residents and their families. So grab coffee downtown, attend a local festival or explore the farmers' market. You’ll find friendly faces and a strong sense of belonging. The area is also family-friendly, with highly rated public schools and safe neighborhoods that make it easy to settle in and feel at home — whether you're single, partnered or raising children.

Nature as a daily escape
Residency is demanding, and Danville’s natural surroundings offer the perfect outlet. Unwind with a hike at Montour Preserve, a kayak trip on the Susquehanna River or a peaceful walk through town. The area's outdoor spaces provide a much-needed balance to the intensity of clinical life.

Easy access, less stress
Danville offers the best of both worlds: the peace and affordability of small-town living with easy access to major cities like Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C. And with minimal traffic and short commutes, you’ll spend less time driving and more time doing what matters.

Affordable, comfortable living
With a lower cost of living than most urban centers, Danville allows you to live comfortably on a resident’s salary. Safe neighborhoods, affordable housing and a welcoming atmosphere make it easy to focus on your training while enjoying a high quality of life. For those with families, the combination of excellent schools and a strong sense of community makes Danville a place where you and your loved ones can thrive.