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Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Residency Program

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
Continued AccreditationACGME #0814108002Community

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an ACGME-accredited community-based Micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology residency program in Allentown, PA. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $86,988. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
1 residents · 1 approved
PGY-1 salary
$87.0k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2022 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2024

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
100%
x
Women
100%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
8
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
999
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
4.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

For nearly 30 years ADA has been providing outstanding dermatological care to eastern Pennsylvania. Our three offices span three counties and provide dermatological care to a regional population of over 800,000. We offer state-of-the-art examination and treatment rooms. ADA has a total of 8 Mohs surgical rooms, 13 fully equipped procedure rooms, 30 fully equipped general dermatology rooms, and 4 cosmetic/aesthetics treatment rooms. ADA’s Board Certified professional staff includes 2 Mohs surgeons, 6 general dermatologists, 1 dual certified dermatologist/dermatopathologist and 1 dedicated dermatopathologist. In addition, we have a team of dedicated physician extenders and a highly trained clinical staff. Our ACGME accredited residency program has graduated 46 highly trained dermatologists who are practicing across the United States. We have fractional CO2 and fractional erbium lasers, Q switched Nd: YAG Spectra™ laser, Diode laser. Excimer laser, Intense Pulsed Light equipment, and, photodynamic therapy. The Skin Revitalization Center portion of our cosmetic dermatology practice offers: use of lasers for tattoo removal, Intense Pulsed Light treatments for vascular irregularities, laser hair removal with LaserSheet Duet, PhotoFacial treatments with the Harmony XL equipment, skin tightening and body contouring treatments with Exilis Elite™, spider vein treatments with Sclerotherapy, facial treatments with HydraFacial MD®. We offer a number of chemical peels, dermaplaning, and microdermabrasion. We have a large base of patients receiving Botox®, Kybella® and dermal fillers such as Juvederm®, Restylane® and Sculptra®. We offer a full line of dermatologist approved skincare products.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 9 same · 2 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$446K
Research
$0
Payments
101

Top payer: Medical Device Business Services, Inc. ($68K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: Advanced Dermatology Associates Ltd · Allentown, PA

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Advanced Dermatology Associates Ltd

Primary
Allentown, PA

Location

Purchasing power

~$5,416/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~22.2% of pay
Take-home$5,416/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,610/mo
State tax$223/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $86,988 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.07% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
3.07%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$77,493
−$1k vs US median
Avg Commute
25 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Cynthia L Bartus, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Michelle Brown

Residency Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Shelly Ketchens

Director of Education

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lehigh Valley Health Network located?
Lehigh Valley Health Network is located in Allentown, PA.
What type of program is Lehigh Valley Health Network?
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a community-based residency program.
Is Lehigh Valley Health Network ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Lehigh Valley Health Network holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Lehigh Valley Health Network?
Lehigh Valley Health Network has approximately 1 residents in training.
How much is rent near Lehigh Valley Health Network?
Median rent near Allentown, PA is ~$1,610/month for a 1BR and ~$1,709/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Lehigh Valley Health Network accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Lehigh Valley Health Network reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Lehigh Valley Health Network sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Lehigh Valley Health Network require?
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Lehigh Valley Health Network?
Lehigh Valley Health Network reports a PGY-1 salary of $86,988. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Lehigh Valley Health Network?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Lehigh Valley Health Network to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Lehigh Valley Health Network have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology residency program positions as they appear.