Tower Health/Reading Hospital Family Medicine Program
| ACGME number: | 1204112281 | |
| Program Director: | Jacqueline Leigh Storer DO | |
| Address: |
301 S 7Th Ave Ste 220
West Reading, PA 19611-1450 |
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| Phone: | (484) 628-8441 | |
| Email: | jenna.moore@towerhealth.org | |
| Website: | https://towerhealth.org/academic-affairs/residency-programs/family-medicine-residency |
Program Description
Our program combines a unique blend of academic skills at our 700-bed medical center with the personal attention of a hands-on community-centered experience caring for a diverse patient population. We take pride in our emphasis upon community medicine, pediatrics, sports medicine, out-patient procedures, and women's health. Residents are encouraged to work with mentors and pursue individual interests included on our "wheel of opportunities."
Community Setting
- Suburban
- Suburban
Top 3 Program Strengths
No strengths provided
Primary Admitting Hospital
Reading Hospital
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
Two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Two months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care option not available.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Five months
Offers International Rotations
Yes
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 9 |
PGY-2: 9 |
PGY-3: 9 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: > q28d |
PGY-3: > q28d |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: q5d |
PGY-2: q5d |
PGY-3: q5d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: Yes |
PGY-3: Yes |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Offers Rural Rotations
No
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Reading Hospital
Total Hospital Beds
615
Full Time Doctor Faculty
7
Full Time Other Faculty
3
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
0
Total Rotation Hospitals
1
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
1
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
No
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $67,358 |
PGY-2: $69,389 |
PGY-3: $71,467 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Benefits
- Moving Allowance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parking
- Health Insurance
- Meals
- Funding for attending conferences
- Liability Insurance
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
Yes
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes