Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Allentown, PA(Allentown, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$71,580
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100103
- NRMP Code:
- 1601999P2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 260
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 19
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 64
- Female Faculty:
- 34.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
LVHN offers a flexible transitional year, focused on dedicated teaching and innovation, great salary and benefits, up-to-date facilities in a beautiful environment. AOA internship credit can also be sought in this program by DO applicants. Complimentary fitness membership and wellness dollars to spend on a variety of classes and massage therapy is also included.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
$71,580
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 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:
- 9994100103
- NRMP Code:
- 1601999P2
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 260
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Cheryl Ann Bloomfield
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/14/2026
- 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:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1601999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Contact Person:
- Kristen Larimer
- Contact Email:
- kristen_l.larimer@lvhn.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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