St Luke's University Hospital Program
Transitional YearUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Bethlehem, PA(Bethlehem, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$70,966
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100104
- NRMP Code:
- 1605999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Flexible curriculum, No call on electives, long call on General IM is 12 hours, 12-hour night shifts, ACGME and AOA accredited, supportive educational environment and dedicated faculty
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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,966
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $206K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.51
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
9.35
Gas (per gallon)
$3.34
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100104
- NRMP Code:
- 1605999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Cara Ruggeri
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/9/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2026 - 12/23/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1605999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Luke's University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Luke's University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Debra DeCaro
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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