Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown) Program
| ACGME number: | 1204121572 | |
| Program Director: | Veronica Brohm DO | |
| Address: |
707 Hamilton St Fl 8
Allentown, PA 18101 |
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| Phone: | (484) 862-3066 | |
| Email: | crystal.walker@lvhn.org | |
| Website: | http://www.lvhn.org |
Program Description
Our residency is a unique program that has been shaped by participation in both locally- and nationally-sponsored innovation during the 18 years of our existence. We strive to facilitate the professional development of graduates deeply grounded in family medicine with strong core knowledge and skills in family systems, population health, chronic disease management, office procedures, behavioral and integrative medicine. Residents develop leadership skills including collaboration, information management, critical thinking, life-long learning, and professional balance. Our dually-accredited residency is built around the relationship-centered clinical method, which recognizes the centrality of family, community, and continuity of care to the healing practice of the family physician. Recognizing that today’s family physician must be prepared for continuous change on many levels throughout their future practice, the program creates opportunities for residents to guide their own curriculum, allowing for flexibility to address personal areas of interest in a manner that matches their individual learning style. Residents’ required and selected learning experiences are guided by an integrated set of curricular portfolios that center around themes such as acute care, chronic care, community health and research, administration and leadership, and wellness. In accordance with adult learning principles, assessment of resident progress is collaborative, resident-centered, and competency-based.
Community Setting
- Rural
- Suburban
- Urban
- Suburban
Top 3 Program Strengths
No strengths provided
Primary Admitting Hospital
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
No federal or government clinic funding
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 8 |
PGY-2: 8 |
PGY-3: 8 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 8 |
PGY-2: 8 |
PGY-3: 8 |
Has Residential Organization
Yes
Required ICU Rotations
Less than two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Less than two months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Two months
Offers International Rotations
Yes
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: q4d |
PGY-2: q4d |
PGY-3: q4d |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: > q28d |
PGY-3: > q28d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: Yes |
PGY-3: Yes |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Offers Rural Rotations
Yes
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Total Hospital Beds
845
Full Time Doctor Faculty
33
Full Time Other Faculty
10
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
10
Total Rotation Hospitals
3
Total Admitting Hospitals
4
Total Family Practice Centers
4
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
Yes
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $71,580 |
PGY-2: $75,221 |
PGY-3: $78,741 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Funding for attending conferences
- Health Insurance
- Meals
- Liability Insurance
- Parking
- Time off for conferences
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- Fitness Center
- On-site Child Care
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
Yes
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes