Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
The Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology residency in Hershey, 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
Four-year ACGME-accredited categorical Penn State Health Hershey neurology residency admitting five residents per year, starting with an integrated internal medicine internship that includes a dedicated neurology block. Residents use a night float system and a 4+2 schedule with protected continuity clinic time, have over eight months of elective time, and can join a longitudinal Resident Research Track.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Didactics include morning report, noon lectures Monday to Thursday, Friday grand rounds, an academic half day, journal club, board review, chair rounds and quarterly M&M.
- Residents join an annual Resident/Fellow Research Day, complete a required quality improvement project and have matched into 12 different subspecialty fellowships over four years.
- Benefits include up to 20 vacation and CME days, a resident- and department-driven wellness program, up to 10 free counseling sessions and a 75% tuition reduction at Penn State campuses.
- ERAS only, with at least three letters including one from a neurologist and signaling; interviews are virtual on selected Fridays from October to December and only J-1 visas are sponsored.
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.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Rae Bacharach, DO
- Assistant Program Director
- Xiaowei Su, MD, PhD
- Assistant Program Director
- Grant Zeigler, DO
- Address
- Department of Neurology, EC037, 30 Hope Dr., Box 859, Hershey, PA 17033-0859
- Phone
- 717-531-0003
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology residency at a glance
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center lists its Neurology residency in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The directory holds 13 Neurology residency programs in Pennsylvania, 1 of them in Hershey and 202 across 47 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 13 Neurology residency programs in Pennsylvania use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 200 Neurology residency programs nationwide share that status.
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center has 51 other programs listed in Hershey: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), and Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and 45 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey
- Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
Other Pennsylvania cities with a listed Neurology residency: Allentown, Danville, Easton, Erie, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, West Reading, Wilkes-Barre.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Neurology residency training
Neurology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Many neurology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year; some programs include it. Ask which applies.
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
Where is the Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology residency?
The directory places it in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
How many Neurology residency programs are there in Pennsylvania?
This directory lists 13 in Pennsylvania and 202 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 5 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Neurology 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.