St Luke's University Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Easton, PA(Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$70,966
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2204131244
- NRMP Code:
- 1605220C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 72.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 17%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program prides itself on providing protected time for a highly relevant academic curriculum as well as resources for academic endeavors such as research and quality improvement. Technical experience is ample with a significant number of our deliveries being medically complex. Our graduates complete the program feeling proficient in operative vaginal deliveries. In addition, residents routinely perform well above the required number of vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic and urogynecologic surgery
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,966
PGY-1
$73,815
PGY-2
$76,775
PGY-3
$80,048
PGY-4
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
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $206K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.51
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
9.35
Gas (per gallon)
$3.34
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2204131244
- NRMP Code:
- 1605220C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kelly Copeland Hall
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1605220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Luke's University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Luke's University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Christina Loukas
- Contact Email:
- christina.loukas@sluhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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