Lehigh Valley Health Network Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.
See how you matchAbout Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
- ACGME code
- 9994100103
- Program director
- Cheryl Bloomfield
- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 1,081
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 28%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,081 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates56%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs28%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White33%
- Asian44%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Cheryl Bloomfield
- Program coordinator
- Shelly Ketchens
- Coordinator phone
- (484) 862-3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
Department of Medicine 707 Hamilton Street, 7th Floor 7C Allentown, PA 18101 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 28% of residents at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network Program located?
Lehigh Valley Health Network Program is located at Department of Medicine 707 Hamilton Street, 7th Floor 7C Allentown, PA 18101. Its sponsoring institution is Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Who is the program director of Lehigh Valley Health Network Program?
The program director is Cheryl Bloomfield. The program coordinator, Shelly Ketchens, is the usual contact for application questions.