Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
Nephrology (IM)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Allentown, PA
4
Positions
50.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484114204
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 18.20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides excellent case mix in a large academic community hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including: Wide variety of glomerular diseases, home HD, CRRT, PD, point-of-care ultrasound training, interventional nephrology, on-site kidney pancreas and liver transplant program (>100 kidney transplants/y), kidney biopsy, teaching and clinical support from Columbia University Nephropathology, funding to attend ASN Kidney Week, NKF Spring meetings, and ASN Board Review Course and Update.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$82,985
PGY-1
$82,985
PGY-4
$86,988
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484114204
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1601148F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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