Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers a robust array of residency and fellowship programs designed to meet the training needs of medical graduates. As a regional clinical campus of the University of South Florida, LVHN supports advanced training in various specialties and provides a supportive environment with a strong focus on community health. The network is proud to have independent residency programs for nearly a century, offering rotations in numerous ACGME-accredited specialties.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Certain programs sponsor visas for international medical graduates (IMGs). Please check program-specific information for details.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has multiple categorical residents in various specialties such as Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine among others. PGY-1 salary is $69,496, and salaries increase with each year of training up to PGY-7.
Program Website
Address
1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
Program Director
Robert Sweeny, MHA
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Current Residents
Overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network hosts a diverse group of residents across its many residency programs. The network provides a comprehensive training experience and emphasizes learning and professional development in a collaborative environment.
PGY-1 MD
Not provided, need to visit the current resident roster to confirm the number of PGY-1 MD residents.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
For nearly 100 years, Lehigh Valley Health Network has had independent residency programs. We are a regional clinical campus of the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine and an accredited member of the nation’s Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems.
Application
For information specific to other programs, please check the program website or refer to information provided by program contacts.
# of Locations
More than 20 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs, and a CODA-accredited dental residency program.
Fellowship
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers various fellowship opportunities across its accredited programs. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in subspecialties affiliated with LVHN and other recognized institutions, including Addiction Medicine, Endocrinology, and Pulmonary and Critical Care.
Resident Life
Overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) takes pride in our residency and fellowship programs as a crucial piece of our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.
On Call Schedule
On-call meal allowance; Sick: 12 days per year; Pennsylvania medical training license; Certifications as required, such as BLS, ACLS
# of Years of Program
LVHN offers various residency and fellowship programs that typically span multiple years, with specific duration depending on the specialty.
Housing
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Alumni
"Everything I learned at each stage – as a medical student, then as a resident, and now as an attending – was affirmed and expounded upon at each subsequent stage, creating layer upon layer of reinforcing experiences. My colleagues are a huge source of support. The family medicine department has a unique sense of collegiality."
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Malpractice insurance, health insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and free parking.
PGY-1 Salary
69496
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