St Luke's University Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout St Luke's University Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 9994100104
- Program director
- Cara Ruggeri
- Location
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 584
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
St Luke's University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital.
In the latest application cycle the program received 584 applications and invited about 12.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 58 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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 12.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates83%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Cara Ruggeri
- Program coordinator
- Janice Buczui
- Coordinator phone
- (484) 526-4644
- Program phone
- (484) 526-4938
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- St Luke's University Hospital
Department of Medicine- EW 4 801 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?
St Luke's University Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is St Luke's University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
St Luke's University Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
How competitive is St Luke's University Hospital Program?
St Luke's University Hospital Program received 584 applications and interviewed about 12.8% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is St Luke's University Hospital Program located?
St Luke's University Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine- EW 4 801 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 Cara Ruggeri. The program coordinator, Janice Buczui, is the usual contact for application questions.