Geisinger Health System
The Geisinger Health System Pediatrics residency in Danville, PA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Geisinger pediatrics residency in Danville, training pediatricians since the 1940s and continuously accredited since 1972, on a modified 6+2 X+Y model with a continuity clinic at Woodbine serving about 14,000 children, a Level 4 NICU, Level 3 PICU and 1,800 newborns a year. PGY1 overnight call is limited to four weeks of night float, with 12 free electives and no tracks.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Didactics include morning report Monday and Thursday, daily intake rounds, noon conference four days a week, Tuesday grand rounds, M&M every other month and a monthly journal club; research grants up to $2,000 per project are available.
- Benefits include 15 vacation days, a holiday block, a $1,200 wellbeing stipend, Step 3 covered, a $750 PGY1 and $2,500 PGY2-3 education allowance, six weeks of paid parental leave and free parking.
- ERAS only, virtual interviews, the program uses the Early Lock Pilot and reports a 94% board pass rate.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $70,064.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $71,722.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $73,692.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Stacey Cummings, MD
- Program coordinator
- MaryAnne Wesner, C-TAGME
- Associate Program Director
- Kathryn DeHart, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Sarah L. Marks, MD
- Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
- Frank A. Maffei, MD
- Address
- 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-2701
- Phone
- (570) 271-5606
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Pediatrics residency training
Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates practice general pediatrics or continue to a pediatric subspecialty fellowship.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Geisinger Health System Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Geisinger Health System Pediatrics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Geisinger Health System Pediatrics residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Geisinger Health System Pediatrics residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.