About Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a Private university located in Scranton, Pennsylvania (United States of America). It was established in 2008. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Scranton, PA). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$72,397
Total Course Fees$289,588 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$12,500 (Off-campus housing estimate)
Living Cost / Month$1,552
Other Charges$10,025 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 512)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.82
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineNovember 15 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 512)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.82
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats115
Student–Faculty Ratio3.9:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Geisinger Medical Center)
Hospital Bed Capacity575 (Geisinger Medical Center)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Patient contact starts in Week 1)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Geisinger Medical Center)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 200+ (Geisinger network clinical sites)
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 575 (Geisinger Medical Center)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (International Admissions)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Available in town (limited on campus)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (International Admissions)
- Language Training Provided: No