Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Large amount of clinical volume, including advanced laparoscopic procedures. Defined surgical skills lab curriculum for PGY1-3. Laparoscopic and robotic simulators. Level I trauma center; regional burn center.
Total Program Size
8
6
6
6
6
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1601440C0
1601440P1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
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
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
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
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
12
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404121280
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
8
8
Program Director
First Name
Daniel
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Relles
Degrees
MD
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Dept of Surgery PO Box 1806
1 City Center
Allentown, PA 18105-1806
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.47 40.6)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kaitlyn
Last Name
Soranno
Degrees
MHA
Address
Lehigh Valley Health Network
PO Box 1806
1 City Center
Allentown, PA 18105-1556
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.47141 40.602294)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
79.10
% IMG
10.20
% DO
10.50
% Female
52.90
% Male
47.00
Total Physician
40
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
22.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 44 | ||
| Year | 44 | ||
| Year | 46 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 44 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,475 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $70,903 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $74,221 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $78,221 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $81,995 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
32
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
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
No
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.lvhn.org/education/residency-and-fellowship-opportunities