Tower Health Program
About This Program
Reading Hospital residents receive high-volume, high-acuity surgical training at a Level I Trauma Center and Pennsylvania's busiest emergency department while enjoying exceptional faculty mentorship, progressive autonomy, affordability, and an outstanding quality of life in West Reading
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kurt Kurt Bamberger, MD
Tower Health Reading Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Debra Dreisbach
Reading Hospital
Locations
Tower Health Reading Hosp
Surgery Pgm
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5096
6th Ave & Spruce St
West Reading, PA 19612-6052
3601 A St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.