Tower Health/Reading Hospital Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated
West Reading, PA(Reading, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#228
Specialty Rank
$67,358
PGY1 Salary
#228
Emergency Medicine Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104100200
- NRMP Code:
- 1661110C0H1BF1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Reading Hospital's Emergency Medicine Residency offers hands-on training in one of the nation's busiest EDs. With over 120 beds and a diverse patient population, residents gain exceptional clinical experience. As a Drexel University branch campus, we provide strong academic support. Our state-of-the-art HealthPlex enhances learning with advanced facilities. Join us to grow in a dynamic, high-volume environment and shape the future of Emergency Medicine.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,358
PGY-1
$69,389
PGY-2
$71,467
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
31°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.55
Gas (per gallon)
$3.41
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104100200
- NRMP Code:
- 1661110C0H1BF1
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Hannah Mishkin
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 1
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1661110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tower Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tower Health
- Contact Person:
- Leah Stephens
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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