Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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About Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program

ACGME code
1204121572
Program director
Veronica Brohm
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
574
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 574 applications and invited about 20.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
20.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates63%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White42%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%

Contact and location

Program director
Veronica Brohm
Program coordinator
Crystal Walker
Coordinator phone
(484) 862-3066
Sponsoring institution
Lehigh Valley Health Network

707 Hamilton Street 8th Floor Allentown, PA 18101 Open in Google Maps

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program sponsor visas?

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program offer?

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program?

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program received 574 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program located?

Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program is located at 707 Hamilton Street 8th Floor Allentown, PA 18101. Its sponsoring institution is Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Who is the program director of Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program?

The program director is Veronica Brohm. The program coordinator, Crystal Walker, is the usual contact for application questions.