Geisinger Health System

Submitted by CGemberling on May 16, 2011 - 4:50pm
Medical School Affiliation: 
Temple University (primary). Also affiliations with Jefferson Medical College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Institution Address: 
100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822-2005
United States
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Website(s): 
http://www.geisinger.edu/residencies/emerg
Program Training Format: 
PGY 1 - 3
Number of residents per entering class: 
9
Number of residents currently in training: 
27
Percentage of residents who are women: 
26.00
Total number of resident graduates: 
194
Numbers of residency who did not complete the program in past 5 years: 
0
List combined programs: 
none
Accreditation: 
ACGME
ACGME Accreditation: 
Continued
Year accreditation expires: 
2012
Year program began: 
1976
Residency Coordinator
Coordinator First Name: 
Christa
Coordinator Last Name: 
Gemberling
Coordinator Email: 
cagemberling@geisinger.edu
Coordinator Phone: 
+1 570 271 6812
Department Chair:
Chair First Name: 
John
Chair Last Name: 
Skiendzielewski, MD
Program Director
Director First Name: 
Thomas
Director Last Name: 
Payton, MD
Director Email: 
tfpayton@geisinger.edu
Director Phone: 
+1 570 271 6812
Research Director
First Name: 
David
Last Name: 
Dula, MD
Email: 
ddula@geisinger.edu
Phone: 
+1 570 271 6812
Areas of department research interest: 
Emergency Medical Services/ Air Medical Services, EMS vehicle safety, Emergency airway management, Analgesia in the ED, Sleep and fatigue in EM.
Number of peer review abstracts presented in last 5 years: 
39
Number of peer reviewed manuscripts published in the last 5 years: 
20
Number of non-peer-reviewed publications in the last 5 years: 
8
Describe how the residents meet the requirement of engage in scholarly activity: 
Each resident must present their scholarly activity at the program’s annual formal Royer Research Lecture. Each resident must complete a unique research project (may include survey / chart review projects or prospective research) or must complete a manuscript that is suitable for publication (e.g. a case report, textbook chapter, or review article).
Primary Site
Institution name: 
Geisinger Medical Center
Number of beds in hospital: 
404
Number of beds in ED: 
45
Total number of annual ED visits: 
44000
Pediatric visits (%): 
21
Admission rate (%): 
25
Admission admitted to critical care area (%): 
17
Level 1 Trauma verification?: 
Yes
Total Number of EM rotation months: 
30
Second Site
Institution name: 
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Number of beds in hospital: 
177
Number of beds in ED: 
18
Total number of annual ED visits: 
24136
Pediatric visits (%): 
27
Admission rate (%): 
20
Level 1 Trauma verification?: 
Yes
Faculty Attributes
Total number of all faculty: 
13
Number of core faculty: 
10
Number of clinical faculty: 
13
Number of non-clinical faculty: 
0
Female faculty (%): 
23
Block Schedule
PGY-1: 
EM Orientation – 1 month
EM - 3 months
Pediatric Acute Care – 1 month
Pediatric Intensive Care – 1 month
Cardiology – 1 month
Anesthesia – 1 month
Ultrasound / EMS – 1 month
Critical Care Medicine – 2 months
Obstetrics 1 month
PGY-2: 
EM – 7 months
Cardiology – 1 month
Critical Care Medicine – 1 month
Jeopardy / Research – 1 month
Pediatric Acute Care – 1 month
Trauma – 1 month
PGY-3: 
EM – 8 months
EM / Research – 1 month
EM Community Practice – 1 month
Electives – 2 months
Resident Benefits
Educational materials provided outside allowance per year: 
No
Unique resident benefits not listed above: 
Uniform allowance per year: 3 Lab Coats Educational stipend allowance per year: PGY-1 $500, PGY-2 $1500, PGY-3 $1500 Educational materials provided outside allowance per year: Program provides residents with some selected textbooks. Resident CME policy: PGY 2 and 3 residents receive 5 days of CME, and state/regional/national accepted abstract presentations are funded in addition to the resident’s personal CME time/ expenses. Types of insurance coverage provided: Health Insurance (GHP), Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, TSA option (resident pays a portion of GHP, Dental, and Life Insurance premiums) Number of days vacation or personal days: PGY-1 9 Vacation Days and 2 Personal Days, PGY-2 11 Vacation Days and 4 Personal Days, PGY-3 11 Vacation Days, 4 Personal Days, and 5 Relocation Days Educational Leave: PGY 2 & 3 5 Meeting days Interview Time: Resident may use up to 5 “relocation days” for interviews. Family Leave/Maternity Leave: 12 weeks (6 weeks are paid) Paternity/Adoption Leave: 3 Days Sick Leave: As needed Unique resident benefits not listed above: PGY1 Residents receive $500 reimbursement for moving expenses, $750 advance salary for PGY1 residents Institution pays fee for NBME boards part III Discounted resident membership to the Danville Area Community Center (indoor pool, exercise/ weight training equipment, gymnasium, racquetball courts, day care, preschool, and fitness/ swim lessons available at the DACC).
Resident Graduate Attributes (last 5 years only)
Number of residents entering fellowship programs: 
2
Number of program graduates who are academic faculty: 
9
First time ABEM qualifying exam rate: 
90
First time ABEM oral exam pass rate: 
100