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
Gabrielle J Smith
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
- NRMP Main 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
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
Jan 1, 2027 - 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
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.