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Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

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

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About Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

ACGME code
1804100167
Program director
Megan Leary
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
656
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
34%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

In the latest application cycle the program received 656 applications and invited about 17.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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

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Applications and interviews

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed11%
Interview rate
17.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs28%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White33%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Megan Leary
Program coordinator
Mark Bolden
Coordinator phone
(484) 862-3188
Program phone
(610) 402-8275
Sponsoring institution
Lehigh Valley Health Network

1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute 4th Floor Allentown, PA 18103 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 34% of residents at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program?

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program received 656 applications and interviewed about 17.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program?

Applicants who sent Lehigh Valley Health Network Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program located?

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is located at 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute 4th Floor Allentown, PA 18103. Its sponsoring institution is Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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

The program director is Megan Leary. The program coordinator, Mark Bolden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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