Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
About This Program
The communities of the Lehigh Valley include Allentown and Bethlehem and are located 1 hour from Philadelphia, 1.5 hours from New York, NY, and 2-3 hours from popular New Jersey shore points. Our teaching hospitals have merged with the Jefferson Health system and we expect a great educational relationship will continue to grow with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. The main teaching hospital (Lehigh Valley - Hospital - Cedar Crest) is a 900-bed, Level-1 Trauma h
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Kevin King, DO, MBA
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Primary Program Contact
Deanna Genthner, MPH
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Locations
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Central Utility Bldg.
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103-6202
2545 Schoenersville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.