Geisinger Health System Program

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Geisinger Health System Program

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · Psychiatry

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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US Clinical Experience

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Oct 19, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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F-IMG
C-IMG
US MD
DO

IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
Pennsylvania5.6%
United States16.3%

IMGs filled 7 of 124 filled Psychiatry positions in Pennsylvania, 38th of 50 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

32025
32026

Filled every seat in the Match, all 2 years.

NRMP code 1608400C1. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program Contacts

Program Director

Margaret Jarvis, MD

Program Coordinator

Mrs. Hailey Riggall

✉ [email protected]

Program Website

geisinger.edu/gchs/education/residencies-fellowships/residencies/psychiatry-residency ↗

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