Lancaster General Hospital Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lancaster, PA(Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#6
Specialty Rank
$76,347
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#6
Family Medicine Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204112270
- NRMP Code:
- 1618120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 135
Contact Information
Pamela Vnenchak
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 61.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in scenic central PA, our program is known for strong full spectrum family medicine training including Inpatient, Outpatient and Maternity care. All residents have continuity practices in Urban and Rural settings caring for diverse patient populations based on age, ethnicity, demographics. In addition to the full spectrum training, residents may choose to participate in one of over 20 Areas of Concentration.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
Salary Progression
$76,347
PGY-1
$79,261
PGY-2
$83,115
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $232K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.58
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
8.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204112270
- NRMP Code:
- 1618120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 135
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Pamela Vnenchak
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 2/5/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1618120C0, 1618125F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lancaster General Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lancaster General Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Laura Garver
- Contact Email:
- laura.garver@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 23.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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