Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- Website
- Program website
- 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.