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Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Allentown, PA(Allentown, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#128
Specialty Rank
$75,221
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#128
Dermatology Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804100105
NRMP Code:
1601080A0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
20

Contact Information

Cynthia L Bartus
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
999/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
00
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
70%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$75,221
PGY-1
$75,221
PGY-2
$78,741
PGY-3
$82,985
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Allentown, PA
Metropolitan Area
Allentown, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
71(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$285K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$56K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.58
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
10.29
Gas (per gallon)
$3.67
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$75,221
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$105,945
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804100105
NRMP Code:
1601080A0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
20
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Cynthia L Bartus
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/7/2026 - 10/16/2026
Interview Period:
1/9/2027 - 1/16/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1601080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Primary Teaching Site:
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Contact Person:
Michelle L Brown
Contact Email:
mbrown@adaltd.com

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
100.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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