Lehigh Valley Health Network (Pottsville) Program
About This Program
As part of our rural program, you will determine your unique path to becoming a full spectrum family physician, with emphasis in OB, inpatient medicine, and ED care. Training in commonly used office-based procedures in the rural setting is also highlighted.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Pedersen, MD
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Primary Program Contact
Kimberly Infante, MBA
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Locations
1000 Seton Dr
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
82 Tunnel Rd
Pottsville, PA 17901
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 3 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 25, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.