SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

St Luke's University Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital.

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About St Luke's University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4404121398
Program director
Brian Hoey
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
962
Latest cycle
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Luke's University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 962 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% 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. The program offers rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women26%
  • Men74%
  • White74%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Hoey
Program coordinator
Erin Arnold
Coordinator phone
(484) 526-2255
Sponsoring institution
St Luke's University Hospital

General Surgery Residency 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 Open in Google Maps

St Luke's University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Luke's University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Luke's University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Luke's University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 11% of residents at St Luke's University Hospital 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 St Luke's University Hospital Program offer?

St Luke's University Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Luke's University 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 St Luke's University Hospital 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 St Luke's University Hospital Program located?

St Luke's University Hospital Program is located at General Surgery Residency 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. Its sponsoring institution is St Luke's University Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Luke's University Hospital Program?

The program director is Brian Hoey. The program coordinator, Erin Arnold, is the usual contact for application questions.

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