Tower Health Program
Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
West Reading, PA(Reading, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$78,074
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3604100145
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Reading Hospital-Tower Health is privileged to provide comprehensive surgical care to the population of Berks county and beyond. Several community based hospitals, 19 urgent care centers, and a clinically-integrated physician network of greater than 2000 physicians, Tower Health has cultivated a geographic catchment footprint extending from Philadelphia to mid-Pennsylvania.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$78,074
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 19.2%
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:
- 3604100145
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amir Babak Behnam
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 3/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Reading Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Reading Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer Doerrman
- Contact Email:
- jennifer.doerrman@towerhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools