PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

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

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About Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

ACGME code
3204121426
Program director
Kris Rooney
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
892
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 892 applications and invited about 23.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
23.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates61%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White65%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kris Rooney
Program coordinator
Jessica McKee
Coordinator phone
(610) 402-7717
Program phone
(610) 402-7556
Sponsoring institution
Lehigh Valley Health Network

1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. 6th Floor Jaindl 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 30% of residents at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program offers 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program?

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program received 892 applications and interviewed about 23.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program located?

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is located at 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. 6th Floor Jaindl 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 Kris Rooney. The program coordinator, Jessica McKee, is the usual contact for application questions.

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