Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Program provides broad experience in general obstetrics and gynecology and in all subspecialties. MIGS emphasis including robotics. Large MFM group with broad referral area. REI with high fertility success rates. Gynecologic oncology and urogynecology experience in office and in OR. Diverse patient population from our varied geographic area. Research requirement with presentation in year 3 and draft manuscript in year 4. Use of technology to aid resident education and evaluation.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
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
1601220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
96
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
33
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Women's health
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
48
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2204111243
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Christina
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Black
Degrees
MD
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
8th Fl
707 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18105
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.472479 40.602153)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Julie
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Gualano
Degrees
BA
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
PO Box 1806
707 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18105-1806
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.472479 40.602153)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
68.00
% IMG
1.30
% DO
30.50
% Female
98.60
% Male
1.30
Total Physician
57
Total Non Physician
9
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
73.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,987 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $65,139 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $68,186 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $71,863 | 15 | 12 |
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Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
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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