Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Tower Health Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.

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About Tower Health Program

ACGME code
3404100091
Program director
Somkiat Hemtasilpa
Location
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
405
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tower Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 405 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White88%
  • Asian13%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Somkiat Hemtasilpa
Program coordinator
Kelsey Podnieks
Coordinator phone
(484) 628-2730
Program phone
(484) 628-2677
Sponsoring institution
Tower Health

2802 Papermill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 Open in Google Maps

Tower Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tower Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Tower Health 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Tower Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Tower Health Program offer?

Tower Health Program offers 4 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tower Health Program?

Tower Health Program received 405 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tower Health 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Tower Health Program located?

Tower Health Program is located at 2802 Papermill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610. Its sponsoring institution is Tower Health.

Who is the program director of Tower Health Program?

The program director is Somkiat Hemtasilpa. The program coordinator, Kelsey Podnieks, is the usual contact for application questions.