Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
St. Luke's Family Medicine Residency - Bethlehem offers a robust training framework for future family physicians, focusing on compassionate and comprehensive care. With a supportive environment, residents benefit from a small class size, emphasizing personal connection with faculty and individualized training. The residency program boasts a historical commitment to community engagement and an education rooted in quality and innovation, preparing graduates to meet the needs of diverse patient populations and excel in their medical careers.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program at St. Luke's Family Medicine Residency - Bethlehem does not explicitly mention any IMG-specific criteria. However, they have a history of accepting a limited number of 4th year medical students for family medicine electives and encourage prospective residents to reach out for further inquiries. The absence of mention regarding ECFMG certification or explicit IMG policies indicates it may not be particularly IMG-friendly without further information.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 residents per class, information about prelim residents or other categories not provided explicitly.
Program Website
Address
St. Luke's University Health Network, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Program Director
Nguyet-Cam Vu Lam, MD, MS, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program is characterized by a close-knit educational atmosphere, with only 6 residents per class and a faculty-to-resident ratio of 1:3, allowing for personalized training and mentorship.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
We provide a broad-based educational experience that nurtures and fosters your individual skills, helping you to develop into the 21st century personal physicians that our communities desperately need. With a strong education in women’s health/OB and pediatrics, we will prepare you to be a comprehensive family physician.
Application
Application information can be found on the application page linked on the main menu, but specific details about deadlines and requirements are not mentioned in the text.
# of Locations
454-bed University Hospital and our busy Family Medicine Center
Fellowship
The program offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare residents to practice family medicine effectively. Specific fellowship opportunities or post-graduation plans were not detailed in the provided text; however, residents can expect to build a strong foundation in women's health, pediatrics, and other core areas in family medicine. For detailed fellowship placements, a check on affiliated institutions would need to be conducted.
Resident Life
Overview
Dedicated to carrying on a tradition of quality family medicine, St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus is proud to host a Family Medicine Residency program dedicated to training future family physicians.
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Housing
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive support for residents including wellness programs and a supportive community.
PGY-1 Salary
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