Tower Health Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
West Reading, PA(Reading, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#249
Specialty Rank
$67,358
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#249
Surgery Ranking
31st Percentile
Top 69% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404100407
- NRMP Code:
- 1661440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 18.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Reading Hospital general surgery program is a categorical-only clinically robust program. Reading Hospital is a 714-bed tertiary care university affiliated hospital that is located in West Reading, a suburban-rural great place to live.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$67,358
PGY-1
$69,389
PGY-2
$71,467
PGY-3
$73,593
PGY-4
$75,800
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
- 4404100407
- NRMP Code:
- 1661440C0
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kurt Kurt Bamberger
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1661440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tower Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tower Health
- Contact Person:
- Deb Dreisbach
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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