Description

The General Surgery Residency Program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is accepting applications for a PGY-2 categorical position to begin on July 1, 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic academic surgery program and continue your training in a supportive, high-volume environment. 

As a Level 1 Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients, our institution offers a high-acuity, academically rigorous environment for advanced surgical training. Residents gain experience in a wide range of surgical subspecialties across 35 operating rooms, including 7 Da Vinci robotic systems. Our program features multiple academic surgical services and access to an ACS-accredited Simulation Center, supporting both technical and non-technical skills development.

Application Requirements:

Please note that all materials must be submitted as a single PDF document in the order listed below. Applications submitted with multiple files will not be reviewed. We will be reviewing as the applications come in and position may be filled before the posting closes. 

The PDF should include:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement
Medical School Transcript
USMLE or COMLEX Score Reports
ACGME Case Logs
Current Rotation Schedule
Names and contact information for three references, one of which is your current Program Director (formal letters of recommendation are not required if reference contact information is provided). 
Submission:

Please email your complete application (single PDF file) to: GenSurgResidency@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

We look forward to your application. 

Requirements

Must have completed a PGY-1 General Surgery year.