Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program is small, most rotations within the network enable faculty and fellows to work closely together, receive appropriate supervision and mentoring. We have protected didactics many opportunities for fellows and residents to interact intra and inter dept. wellness program, retreats, CME dollars. This combination, together with its continuum of comprehensive psychiatric care in the system, makes it the ideal environment for education. Welcome and I look forward to seeing you! -
Total Program Size
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1601405F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
7
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
194
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
209
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
12
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4054140176
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Dhanalakshmi
Last Name
Ramasamy
Degrees
MD
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Ste 202A
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.516663 40.56587)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Heidi
Last Name
Zaldivar
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Ste 202A
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.516663 40.56587)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
7
Total Non Physician
6
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
80.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $80,568 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $84,455 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $83,160 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
4
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.lvhn.org/education/residency-and-fellowship-opportunities#benefits