Wellspan Health/Chambersburg Hospital
The Wellspan Health/Chambersburg Hospital Family Medicine residency in Chambersburg, 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
New ACGME-accredited WellSpan Chambersburg Family Medicine Residency in Chambersburg, PA. Recruits six residents per year; inaugural class began July 2025. Trains in newly renovated or built family medicine residency centers at WellSpan Health and partner Keystone Health FQHC, a Level 3 NCQA patient-centered medical home site. Residents have four hours of protected weekly didactics with case-based sessions, workshops, SIM lab, M&M and specialist guest lectures. Affiliated with WellSpan York Hospital (150+ residents/fellows) and Good Samaritan Hospital. Applicants reviewed holistically without regard to where/when educated or visa need.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Brand-new program: ask how the first classes shape the curriculum and what input residents have; emphasise initiative and building something.
- Residents are the only residents in Chambersburg Hospital, so ask about ownership of inpatient care and specialty rotations.
- Dual-site training with Keystone Health FQHC: highlight interest in underserved/community health.
- Didactic series covers CDI, practice management (Epic), palliative care, sports medicine, EKG, wellness time; mention journal club/EBM interest.
- Holistic review without visa barrier: IMGs and nontraditional applicants can ask about support.
- Ask about access to WellSpan York's larger GME network, subspecialty rotations and the sample block schedule.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Donna M. Prill, MD, FAAFP
- Program coordinator
- Eric Plum, EdD
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 Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
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 Wellspan Health/Chambersburg Hospital Family 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 Wellspan Health/Chambersburg Hospital Family Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Wellspan Health/Chambersburg Hospital Family Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 6 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Wellspan Health/Chambersburg Hospital Family 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.