Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program

West Reading, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid
Interviews Conducted Last Year
140 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
14:1

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1661110C0

Doesn't Participate In

  • Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
  • ERAS®
  • San Francisco Match
  • Military Match
  • Urology Match

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio
1.3:1
Program Faculty
43
Female Faculty
44.4%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (43)
Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
June 0
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
--
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
NGO
Year 2 - N/A
NGO
Year 3 - N/A
NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

30
Current Residents
PGY-1s10
PGY-2s10
PGY-3s10

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2025

OCT22

Interview Period Starts

Oct 22, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026