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Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Danville, PA
Tax ID26-0812968

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About this organization

Revenue

$42,670,989

Expenses

$36,570,965

Website

geisinger.edu

Mission

GEISINGER COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE EDUCATES ASPIRING PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTISTS TO SERVE SOCIETY USING A COMMUNITY-BASED, PATIENT-CENTERED, INTERPROFESSIONAL AND EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL OF EDUCATION... SEE SCHEDULE O

About

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS- GEISINGER COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (GCSOM) OFFERS TWO SEPARATE DEGREE PROGRAMS: A DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) PROGRAM AND A MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (MBS) PROGRAM. SEE SCHEDULE O ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: GCSOM FOCUSES BIOMEDIAL RESEARCH AND TAINING PROGRAMS ON HELATH ISSUES PREVALENT IN NORTHEASTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYVANIA, A 17-COUNTY REGION WITH 1.8 MILLION RESIDENTS. THE REGION HAS AN AGING POPULATION 19.5 PERCENT OF RESIDENTS ARE OLDER THAN AGE 65, COMPARED TO 15.1 PERCENT NATIONALLY. MOREOVER, THE REGION HAS HIGH INCIDENCES OF BREAST, LUNG, COLORECTAL AND PROSTATE CANCERS, AS WELL AS HIGH INCIDENCES OF NON- HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA, OTHER CHRONIC DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH AGING, AND SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IN PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE. STUDENTS SERVE THE COMMUNITY FORM THE MOMENT THEY ARRIVE AT GCSOM. THEY ARE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF GCSOM REGIONAL CAMPUSES, WHRE THEY WILL VOLUNTEER AT NON PROFIT AGENCIES AND TRAIN IN MEDICAL SETTINGS. THE REGIONAL CAOMUSES ARE SCRANTON, WILKES BARRE, DANVILLE AND GUTHERIE(SAYRE). FOR THEIR FIRST TWO YEARS, STUDENTS ARE PAIRED WITH A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY COPING WITH A DISABILITY OF CHRONIC ILLNESS. THIS IS DONE TO FACILITATE STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING FROM THE ENTIRE FAMILY'S PERSPECTIVE. STUDENTS GAIN EARLY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AS THEY WORK WITH A PHYSICIAN MENTOR DURING THREE ONE- WEEK ROTATINS IN THE REGIONS DURING THEIR FIRST AND SECOND YEARS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL. STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A LONGITUDINAL COMMUNITY HEALTH INTERVENTION PROJECT WITHIN THEIR REGIONS TO GAIN RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, TO INVESTIGATE AND/OR SOLVE A COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUE, TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR REGIONAL CAMPUS COMMUNITY AND TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE REGION'S CITIZENS. IN ADDITION, ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 100 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. GCSOM STUDENTS HAVE VOLUNTEERED MORE THAN 50,000 HOURS SINCE THE COLLEGE'S INCEPTION. THE STUDENTS ORGANIZE BLOOD DRIVES AND HEALTH FAIRS, TUTOR LOCAL CHILDREN, COLLECT FORM AND WARM CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS AND COMPLETE MANY OTHER HELPFUL ACTS THAT IMMERSE THEM IN AND IMPROVE THE WELL-BEIING OF THE COMMUMITY. THE MBS CURRICULUM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A UNIQUE, PERSONAL EDUCATION THAT WILL HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER GOALS. A COMMITMENT TO STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ARE COMBINED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER AND EDUCATION PLANNING SERVICES. THE MBS PROGRAM IS DIRECTED TOWARD STUDENTS WHO ARE EITHER SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CREDENTIALS FOR APPLICATION TO MEDICAL/HEALTH PROFFESSION SCHOOL OR WHO WANT TO WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OR IN OTHER HEALTH AND HEALTH-RELATED INDUSTRIES (SUCH AS LIFE SCIENCES,PHARMACEUTICLAS OR MEDICAL DEVICES FIRMS.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Geisinger commonwealth school of medicine educates aspiring physicians and scientists to serve society using a community-based, patient-centered, inter-professional and evidence-based model of education that is committed to inclusion, promotes discovery and utilizes innovative techniques.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Geisinger commonwealth school of medicine educates aspiring physicians and scientists to serve society using a community-based, patient-centered, interprofessional and evidence-based model of education... see schedule o”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of PA, as reported.
  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 525 PINE STREET, SCRANTON, PA, 18509.
  • The non-profit has a total of 291 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Provides credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $6,100,024.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 6 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2007.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $21,438,980 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,133,845 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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