Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.

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About Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program

ACGME code
1104100200
Program director
Hannah Mishkin
Location
West Reading, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates56%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White56%
  • Asian28%
  • Hispanic or Latino28%

Contact and location

Program director
Hannah Mishkin
Program coordinator
Leah Stephens
Coordinator phone
(484) 628-3529
Program phone
(484) 628-7004
Sponsoring institution
Tower Health

Department of Emergency Medicine 420 S. 5th Ave West Reading, PA 19612-6052 Open in Google Maps

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program offer?

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program located?

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 420 S. 5th Ave West Reading, PA 19612-6052. Its sponsoring institution is Tower Health.

Who is the program director of Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program?

The program director is Hannah Mishkin. The program coordinator, Leah Stephens, is the usual contact for application questions.