Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Lehigh Valley Health Network's three-year Dermatology Residency Program offers extensive training in various aspects of dermatology, including medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, and pediatric dermatology. Residents gain a wide range of clinical experiences, working with a diverse patient population in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including Pennsylvania’s largest burn unit. The program emphasizes a well-rounded education, providing opportunities for elective rotations, academic conferences, and a supportive learning environment focused on equity, diversity, and lifelong learning.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness or acceptance of international medical graduates in the provided text. However, it does include information about elective rotations nationally and internationally, which may suggest some openness to IMG applicants. It would be prudent to contact the program coordinator for specific inquiries regarding IMG eligibility.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers a three-year dermatology program but does not specify the number of categorical residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2100 Mack Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18105
Program Director
Michelle Brown
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Current Residents
Overview
The resident details, including specific PGY-1 counts and demographics, are not explicitly provided in the text and need to be confirmed with the residency program directly.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents will see a wide variety of patients and conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with responsibilities such as virtual and in-person consults at various locations, providing ample exposure to different environments and cases. The program also offers opportunities for elective rotations nationally and internationally, including specialized pediatric dermatology training and research opportunities.
Application
Application instructions can be found [here](https://www.lvhn.org/education/residency-and-fellowship-opportunities/dermatology-residency-program/application-instructions).
# of Locations
Multiple locations including LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, and others.
Fellowship
Residents have successfully matched into fellowships including Mohs surgery, dermatologic oncology, and dermatopathology. The program also provides opportunities for elective rotations during which residents can engage in specialized fellowships, including pediatric dermatology at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and potentially international electives.
Resident Life
Overview
The three-year dermatology program at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers broad experience in dermatology, including medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, cutaneous oncology, inpatient dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, teledermatology, and various dermatologic therapies.
On Call Schedule
On-call responsibilities include virtual and in-person consults at LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street, and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, and virtual consults at LVH–Muhlenberg, LVH–Cedar Crest and LVH–17th Street. Additionally, you will gain experience by taking outpatient phone calls from our private offices. All inpatient responsibilities are within a 20-minute radius.
# of Years of Program
3 Years
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Alumni
Residents have successfully matched into fellowships including Mohs surgery, dermatologic oncology, and dermatopathology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents have access to facilities such as a private resident room with individual workstations, in-house dermatopathology and Mohs lab, lasers, and comprehensive phototherapy unit. Additionally, residents have the opportunity to complete elective rotations nationally and internationally.
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