St Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Program
About This Program
St. Luke's Family Medicine Residency/Sacred Heart Campus is the oldest family medicine residency in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. We have a firm commitment to providing excellent care in the -Heart of the City- to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our residents are involved in community outreach, practice in an FQHC-LA practice with available pharmacy, mental health, social work, and chronic care nurse support, and are the only residents in our hospital. We attract diverse residents
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert C Langan, MD
Sacred Heart Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Cindy Fritz
Sacred Heart Hosp
Locations
Sacred Heart Hosp
Ste 101
450 Chew St
Allentown, PA 18102
801 Ostrum St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Cedar Crest Blvd & I-78
Allentown, PA 18105-1556
1736 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18104
Application Information
No Program Match
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
- Physician preceptor who knows you very well and can confidently speak to your candidacy
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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 Positions Not 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 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.