St Luke's University Hospital Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Bethlehem, PA(Bethlehem, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#190
Specialty Rank
$70,966
PGY1 Salary
16.0%
IMG %
#190
Surgery Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404121398
- NRMP Code:
- 1605440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 55
- Female Faculty:
- 27.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Work hard, provide exceptional, timely patient care, and have fun!This has been the core philosophy of our general surgical residency over the last 20+ years.Our emphasis is on resident autonomy both inside and outside of the operating room to prepare you for the next level.Our commitment to both research and leadership development ensures that our residents reach their full potential.
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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,966
PGY-1
$73,815
PGY-2
$76,775
PGY-3
$80,048
PGY-4
$83,269
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- Population
- 19K
- 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:
- 4404121398
- NRMP Code:
- 1605440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian Hoey
- Email:
- brian.hoey@sluhn.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 1/18/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 2/15/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1605440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Luke's University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Luke's University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Erin M Arnold
- Contact Email:
- erin.arnold@sluhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:6PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 365
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 28th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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