Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.

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About Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program

ACGME code
2204112262
Program director
John Dougherty
Location
West Reading, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White50%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
John Dougherty
Program coordinator
Tammy Trace
Coordinator phone
(484) 628-8614
Program phone
(484) 336-4100
Sponsoring institution
Tower Health

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology 420 S. 5th Avenue West Reading, PA 19611 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 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?

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program offer?

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 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.

Do program signals help at Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program located?

Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program is located at Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology 420 S. 5th Avenue West Reading, PA 19611. Its sponsoring institution is Tower Health.

Who is the program director of Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program?

The program director is John Dougherty. The program coordinator, Tammy Trace, is the usual contact for application questions.

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