Welcome

Choosing a residency is an important decision, and we are committed to helping you find the right fit.

At Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, our Internal Medicine Residency offers a comprehensive, high-quality training experience that prepares you for a meaningful and rewarding career in medicine. You will train in a supportive environment where education, mentorship, and resident well-being are prioritized.

All About Us

Geisinger is an integrated, physician-led health system that serves more than 1 million people across central and northeastern Pennsylvania and is nationally recognized for innovation in care delivery, including ProvenCare® and its award-winning Epic® electronic medical record. Our system includes approximately 25,000 employees, more than 1,700 physicians, 10 hospital campuses, over 130 outpatient sites, two research centers, and a health plan serving more than 500,000 members.

Geisinger Medical Center is home to the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and has achieved American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition®, reflecting a strong culture of nursing excellence and team-based care. As a tertiary and quaternary care center, we care for highly medically complex patients and provide exposure to advanced therapies such as ECMO, Impella, and LVAD support, as well as liver and kidney transplantation.

Our Internal Medicine Residency, established in 1955, has grown from a single trainee to 54 categorical residents, with 18 residents per class. The program is a fully ACGME-accredited, three-year training program committed to developing skilled, compassionate, and thoughtful physicians.

We also offer innovative training opportunities, including the ACGME-ABIM approved Geisinger Accelerated Internal Medicine Nephrology (GAIN) pathway, introduced in the 2025-2026 academic year, which offers an accelerated, streamlined pathway into nephrology for one resident annually through the NRMP Match.

Program highlights

6 + 2 curriculum with dedicated ambulatory blocks that promote continuity of care, expanded outpatient experience, and improved work-life balance with built-in wellness time
Broad clinical training across inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, and subspecialty services, with access to all major fellowships for elective rotations
Robust educational experience, including specialty conferences, interactive learning, and a longitudinal board review curriculum
Exceptional record of board success and fellowship placement supported by a comprehensive and integrated curriculum
Dedicated career development pathways, including a Clinician Educator Track and an Osteopathic Recognition Track
Opportunities for research, quality improvement, and scholarly activity with funding support for accepted presentations
State-of-the-art simulation center, procedural training, and point of care ultrasound workshops
Fully integrated Epic electronic medical record with longitudinal patient data
24-hour ancillary support for phlebotomy, IV placement, radiology, and patient transport to enhance efficiency and learning
Comprehensive wellness framework with protected time and recurring wellness initiatives