Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre)
The Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Emergency Medicine residency in Wilkes-Barre, PA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Geisinger's Northeast Emergency Medicine Residency in Wilkes-Barre is a newly established 3-year ACGME-accredited program; the program director's message refers to welcoming its inaugural class. It emphasises individualized, competency-based training with coaching and learning plans, leadership development and a dedicated GME Director of Well-Being. Residents train at Geisinger Wyoming Valley (Level 1 trauma, comprehensive stroke and STEMI center, over 50,000 visits/year) and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (inner-city ED, 30,000 visits, about 25% pediatric). Rotations include trauma surgery, EMS (ground and air), ICU, orthopaedics, anesthesia, obstetrics, ultrasound, NICU, and a PICU rotation at CHOP with housing and travel covered. Protected didactics, two annual retreats and elective time are included.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- This is a new program: pitch yourself as a founding-class resident who wants to help shape curriculum and culture, and ask how resident feedback is being incorporated.
- Its stated differentiator is individualized, competency-based education with coaching and learning plans; bring clear career goals (community, fellowship or academia) and ask how plans are tailored.
- Pairing of a Level 1 tertiary center with an inner-city ED (about 25% pediatric) suits applicants wanting high acuity plus underserved-population care; ask about senior autonomy running the department.
- Ask about the CHOP PICU rotation (housing and travel covered), the NICU rotation and EMS including optional air transport.
- Protected time: residents are off the evening before conference; ask about scholarly time and what QI/research mentors are available in a young department.
- Ask about accreditation status and fellowship or job-placement plans, since there are no graduates yet.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Kevin R. Scott, MD, MSEd
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 Emergency Medicine residency training
Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program.
Applications commonly include Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from emergency medicine rotations; check what this program requires.
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 (Wilkes-Barre) Emergency Medicine 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 (Wilkes-Barre) Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Emergency Medicine 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 (Wilkes-Barre) Emergency Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.