SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

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

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About Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

ACGME code
4404121280
Program director
Daniel Relles
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,153
Latest cycle
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,153 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates68%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White61%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Relles
Program coordinator
Wendy Hess
Coordinator phone
(610) 402-7868
Program phone
(610) 639-2320
Sponsoring institution
Lehigh Valley Health Network

Department of Surgery One City Center, PO Box 1806 Allentown, PA 18105-1806 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 6% of residents at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program located?

Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is located at Department of Surgery One City Center, PO Box 1806 Allentown, PA 18105-1806. Its sponsoring institution is Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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

The program director is Daniel Relles. The program coordinator, Wendy Hess, is the usual contact for application questions.

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