St Luke's University Hospital Program
About This Program
Our mission is to provide a supportive environment for the study of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Our philosophy is based on the concept that the study of this field is a lifelong project which is best begun by study of the core curriculum and a varied surgical responsibility. We hope to nurture scientific curiosity, inventiveness and the best academic, ethical and clinical growth of both our trainees and faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Sanders, MD
801 Ostrum St
Primary Program Contact
Erin M Arnold
St Lukes University Health Network
Locations
421 W Chew St
Allentown, PA 18102-3490
3601 A St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
1736 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18104
1872 St Luke'S Blvd
Easton, PA 18045
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 2 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 3 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.