Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Emergency Medicine Residency Program greatly emphasizes diversity and inclusion, recognizing its significance in both medical education and patient care outcomes. The program encourages medical students from various backgrounds, including underrepresented minorities, to apply and join their commitment to addressing healthcare inequities. They offer four $1,000 scholarships for those whose backgrounds are underrepresented in medicine, in line with their philosophy of embracing diversity within the residency training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Emergency Medicine Residency Program is actively committed to diversity and inclusion. It encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including International Medical Graduates (IMGs). The program recognizes the importance of addressing healthcare inequities and supports underrepresented minorities in medicine. Specific details about IMG acceptance, such as residency statistics or visa sponsorship, are not explicitly stated but align with the program's commitment to a varied residency cohort.
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Program Director
Dawn Yenser, C-TAGME
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers four $1,000 scholarships aimed at supporting those underrepresented in medicine, such as persons of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
Application
This scholarship opportunity is available to currently enrolled, full-time medical students who have completed their third year required courses. Students must be in good academic standing at a LCME or AOA accredited institution and must meet the same institutional requirements as for all rotating medical students. Eligibility includes individuals belonging to a group historically underrepresented in medicine, such as persons of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
# of Locations
The residency program locations include offices within Lehigh Valley Health Network and affiliated hospitals.
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Resident Life
Overview
The LVHN Emergency Medicine Residency Program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, recognizing it as vital for improving medical education and patient care outcomes.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for three years, during which residents will have the opportunity to learn and practice across multiple clinical settings.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers four $1,000 scholarships for those whose backgrounds are underrepresented in medicine.
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