Tower Health Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
West Reading, PA(Reading, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$67,358
PGY1 Salary
90.9%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1661180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 98
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 27.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 4%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
More than a fourth of the population is composed of minority groups, including primarily Hispanic, followed by African-American and Asian population. Our residents get exposure in taking care of these minority population and improve disparities in health care. Our affiliation with Drexel University College of Medicine allows the residents to interact and teach the medical students rotating with us, including collaborating with research projects.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,358
PGY-1
$69,389
PGY-2
$71,467
PGY-3
$73,593
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
31°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.55
Gas (per gallon)
$3.41
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1661180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 98
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jyoti Ajay Pillai
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/9/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1661180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Reading Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Reading Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Amanda Campbell
- Contact Email:
- amanda.campbell@towerhealth.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:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- H1B, J1
- IMG Percentage
- 90.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.5%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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