Lehigh Valley Health Network Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.
See how you matchAbout Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
- ACGME code
- 1404121359
- Program director
- Brian Costello
- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 18
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 2,581
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 21%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 2,581 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
- 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
- 18
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates9%
- US DO graduates70%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs15%
Demographics
- Women37%
- Men63%
- White54%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native2%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brian Costello
- Program coordinator
- Shelly Ketchens
- Coordinator phone
- (484) 862-3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
707 Hamilton Street, OCC-7C Department of Medicine Allentown, PA 18101 Open in Google Maps
Lehigh Valley Health Network Program: frequently asked questions
Does Lehigh Valley Health Network Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Lehigh Valley Health Network Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program IMG-friendly?
About 21% of residents at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Lehigh Valley Health Network Program offer?
Lehigh Valley Health Network Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lehigh Valley Health Network 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program located?
Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is located at 707 Hamilton Street, OCC-7C Department of Medicine Allentown, PA 18101. Its sponsoring institution is Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Who is the program director of Lehigh Valley Health Network Program?
The program director is Brian Costello. The program coordinator, Shelly Ketchens, is the usual contact for application questions.