Lehigh Valley Health Network (Pottsville) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Pottsville, PA(Pottsville, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#429
Specialty Rank
$71,580
PGY1 Salary
84.6%
IMG %
#429
Family Medicine Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1601120C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 69
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 12/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 18.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As part of our rural program, you will determine your unique path to becoming a full spectrum family physician, with emphasis in OB, inpatient medicine, and ED care. Training in commonly used office-based procedures in the rural setting is also highlighted.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,580
PGY-1
$75,221
PGY-2
$78,741
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1601120C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 69
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daniel Pedersen
- Email:
- daniel.pedersen@lvhn.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/25/2026
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1601120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly Infante
- Contact Email:
- kimberly.infante@lvhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 84.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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