Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Program/St. Joseph Program
| ACGME number: | 1204100695 | |
| Program Director: | Christina Maria Scartozzi DO | |
| Address: |
2500 Bernville Rd
Reading, PA 19605-9453 |
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| Phone: | (610) 208-4613 | |
| Email: | cscartozzi@pennstatehealth.psu.edu | |
| Website: | https://residency.med.psu.edu/fcm-stjoes |
Program Description
High-quality training in an unopposed residency program featuring a diverse faculty and innovative curriculum in Reading, PA. Residents care for a diverse, underserved population and work closely with community partners to improve local health through community medicine and research opportunities. Our program holds Osteopathic Recognition and offers a longitudinal osteopathic curriculum with dedicated faculty and hands-on OMT training. We also offer a Lifestyle Medicine curriculum, providing residents with training in evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management. Graduates are positioned to pursue Lifestyle Medicine Board Certification eligibility. Residents gain extensive adult and pediatric inpatient experience at a community hospital. As an unopposed residency, residents enjoy exceptional opportunities to develop strong inpatient skills and clinical autonomy. Ask us about our inpatient experience and comprehensive training opportunities!
Community Setting
- Urban
- Suburban
- Rural
- Urban
Top 3 Program Strengths
- Health Systems Science/Practice Management
- Lifestyle Medicine/Nutrition/Obesity Medicine
- Osteopathic Care
Primary Admitting Hospital
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
No federal or government clinic funding
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 6 |
PGY-2: 6 |
PGY-3: 6 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 6 |
PGY-2: 6 |
PGY-3: 6 |
Has Residential Organization
No
Required ICU Rotations
Less than two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Two months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care option not available.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Five months
Offers International Rotations
Yes
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 2 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: NA |
PGY-2: NA |
PGY-3: NA |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: Yes |
PGY-3: Yes |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Offers Rural Rotations
No
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Total Hospital Beds
204
Full Time Doctor Faculty
4
Full Time Other Faculty
1
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
0
Total Rotation Hospitals
2
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
1
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
No
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $70,013 |
PGY-2: $71,510 |
PGY-3: $74,152 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Benefits
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- Time off for conferences
- Funding for attending conferences
- Parking
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
No
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes