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Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Allentown, PA(Allentown, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#154
Specialty Rank
$71,580
PGY1 Salary
27.3%
IMG %
#154
Pediatrics Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204121426
NRMP Code:
1601320C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
3.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
76
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
59.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
42%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

As a resident in our program, you'll care for infants, children and adolescents in a variety of settings, including inpatient units, outpatient primary care and subspecialty clinics, the Children's ER and the surrounding community. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital offers you the most extensive pediatric resources in northeastern Pennsylvania, including more than 30 pediatric specialties as well as the only Children's Hospital, pediatric intensive care unit and Children's ER in the region

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site 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

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,580
PGY-1
$75,221
PGY-2
$78,741
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Allentown, PA
Metropolitan Area
Allentown, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

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

Nominal Salary
$71,580
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$100,817
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204121426
NRMP Code:
1601320C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kris Rooney
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 1/8/2027
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:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1601320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Primary Teaching Site:
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Contact Person:
Gwen Rosenberger

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

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
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
27.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
12th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
63.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

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