Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Allentown, PA(Allentown, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#98
Specialty Rank
$71,580
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#98
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2204111243
- NRMP Code:
- 1601220C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 57
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 73.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program provides broad experience in general obstetrics and gynecology and in all subspecialties. MIGS emphasis including robotics. Large MFM group with broad referral area. REI with high fertility success rates. Gynecologic oncology and urogynecology experience in office and in OR. Diverse patient population from our varied geographic area. Research requirement with presentation in year 3 and draft manuscript in year 4. Use of technology to aid resident education and evaluation.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,580
PGY-1
$75,221
PGY-2
$78,741
PGY-3
$82,985
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
- 2204111243
- NRMP Code:
- 1601220C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christina Marie Black
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- 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:
- 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:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1601220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Contact Person:
- Julie A Gualano
- Contact Email:
- julie_a.gualano@lvhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:7PGY-3:6PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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