Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
LVHN offers these unique opportunities to fellows: Point-of-care ultrasound training - Interventional nephrology training (fistulagram, angioplasty, tunneled catheter placement, peritoneal dialysis catheter placement); On-site kidney transplant program with over 70 transplants/year; Kidney pathology clinical services & monthly conference by Columbia University; Funding to attend conferences such as Columbia University Renal Biopsy course; NKF spring meeting; ASN Kidney Week; ASN BRCU.
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)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1601148F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
62
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
24
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1484114204
Beeper or Home Call
50
50
Program Director
First Name
Sharon
Last Name
Maynard
Degrees
MD
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
One City Ctr 7th Fl
707 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18101
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.472343 40.602318)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Mia
Last Name
Seibold
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
One City Ctr 7th Fl
707 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18101
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.472343 40.602318)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
50.00
% DO
50.00
% Female
8.30
% Male
91.70
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
13.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $80,568 | 19 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $84,455 | 19 | 12 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
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| Year 10 |
Total Positions
4
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
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
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.lvhn.org/education/residency-and-fellowship-opportunities/resident-contracts-policies-and-procedures