Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

St Luke's University Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital.

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About St Luke's University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1404131360
Program director
John Hippen
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,899
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Luke's University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,899 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed58%
  • Silver signal: interviewed49%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White60%
  • Asian34%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
John Hippen
Program coordinator
Janice Buczui
Coordinator phone
(484) 526-4644
Program phone
(484) 526-4648
Sponsoring institution
St Luke's University Hospital

Department of Medicine, East Wing 4 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 Open in Google Maps

St Luke's University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Luke's University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Luke's University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Luke's University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at St Luke's University Hospital 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 St Luke's University Hospital Program offer?

St Luke's University Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Luke's University Hospital Program?

St Luke's University Hospital Program received 1,899 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Luke's University 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 St Luke's University Hospital 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.

Do program signals help at St Luke's University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent St Luke's University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 58% of the time, silver signals about 49%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is St Luke's University Hospital Program located?

St Luke's University Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine, East Wing 4 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. Its sponsoring institution is St Luke's University Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Luke's University Hospital Program?

The program director is John Hippen. The program coordinator, Janice Buczui, is the usual contact for application questions.

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