Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre)
The Geisinger Health System (Wilkes Barre) Orthopaedic Surgery residency in Wilkes-Barre, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Northeast Residency in Wilkes-Barre, a PGY1-PGY5 program centered on Geisinger Wyoming Valley, a Level 1 trauma center. PGY-1 starts with six 4-week off-service rotations, an orthopaedic bootcamp and four 6-week preceptorships, then 3-month subspecialty blocks, with chief rotations of the resident's choosing in PGY-5.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Daily protected didactics run Monday to Friday 6-7:45 a.m. (morning conference, fracture conference and OITE time), plus M&M, a monthly journal club, four research days a year and a quarterly Fifth Friday with team bonding and wellness activities.
- The Geisinger MSKI research team supports residents, with a presentation or publication expected from the PGY-3 research block.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Kenneth L. Koury, MD
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency training
Orthopaedic Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
A surgical sub-internship and strong letters from orthopaedic faculty are common parts of an application.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
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) Orthopaedic Surgery 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) Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Geisinger Health System (Wilkes-Barre) Orthopaedic Surgery 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) Orthopaedic Surgery 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.