Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Family Medicine Residency offers an innovative educational program located in one of Pennsylvania’s largest teaching hospitals. The residency emphasizes relationship-centered care with a strong focus on community health, preparing residents for contemporary challenges in family medicine. The program draws from over 20 years of experience and allows flexible rotation schedules to cater to individual learning needs. The program also emphasizes resident-driven assessments and a collaborative learning environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as indicated through its section on International Medical Graduates FAQs. It is ACGME accredited with Osteopathic Recognition and accepts eight residents per year, with about half being MDs and half DOs, implying some degree of IMG representation exists within the program.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Eight residents per year, with about half being MDs and half being DOs.
Program Website
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2100 Mack Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
Program Director
Veronica Brohm, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The family medicine residency program at LVHN currently accommodates 8 residents per year, comprised of equal numbers of MDs and DOs. In the recent cohort, there are 2 PGY-1 MD residents and 2 PGY-1 DO residents, though the exact number of IMG residents is not specified. This diverse environment fosters collaborative learning and supports various pathways in family medicine.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency design was based upon leading-edge medical education theory and research. We use situated learning to allow you to learn effectively in the variety of settings in which family medicine is practiced, with a flexible rotation schedule to customize education and develop competency in various settings.
Application
Application information and instructions can be found on the <a href="/education/residency-and-fellowship-opportunities/family-medicine-residency-lehigh/apply" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/50200">Application Instructions</a> page. Specific deadlines and requirements are not detailed in the provided text.
# of Locations
Several inpatient and outpatient facilities and various clinic locations
Fellowship
As graduates of the LVHN Family Medicine Residency program, residents are prepared to work in partnership with patients and communities and may pursue various fellowship opportunities. However, specific fellowship options were not explicitly described within the text.
Resident Life
Overview
Located in one of Pennsylvania’s largest teaching hospitals with several inpatient facilities and a network of hundreds of primary care and specialist clinicians, our program draws from more than 20 years of innovative residency training.
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# of Years of Program
ACGME accredited with Osteopathic Recognition for a typical duration of three years.
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Alumni
Alumni of the program, such as Yasir Abunamous, MD, speak positively about their experiences and the support from colleagues, indicating a strong sense of community in the program.
Salary & Benefits
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