PSYCHIATRY

St Luke's University Hospital Program

Coaldale, Pennsylvania

ACGME ID4004100004
Program Code1605400C0
NRMP Code1605400C0

St. Luke's is proud to offer the state's first accredited Rural Psychiatry Residency Training program! We are seeking trailblazers who desire to pract

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

2

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

40

Application Deadline

February 11, 2026

Year 1 Seats

2

Interviews Last Year

40
100%

Interview Ratio

20

% US MD

50

% IMG

33.3
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

40

Interview to Seat Ratio

20

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
200
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$70,966
PGY-2
$73,815
PGY-3
$76,775

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

2

Year 2 Size

2

Year 3 Size

2

Application Deadline

February 11, 2026

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

8

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.9

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50

Contact Details

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

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Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1605400C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

2

Year 2 Program Size

2

Year 3 Program Size

2

% IMG Residents

33.3 %

% US MD Residents

50 %

% DO Residents

16.7 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

8

Total Physician Faculty

7

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.9

Night Float

No

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

70966

Year 2 Compensation

73815

Year 3 Compensation

76775

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

2

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

February 11, 2026

Interviews Conducted Last Year

40

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1605400C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-02-11

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2027-02-10

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Phone

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Contact Information

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Program Director Name

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

St Luke's Hospital-Lehighton Campus

Sponsor Institution

St Luke's University Hospital

Primary Institution

St Luke's Hospital-Lehighton Campus

Participant Institutions

Sacred Heart Hospital (Allentown) | St Luke's Hospital-Lehighton Campus | St Luke's Hospital Miners Campus | KidsPeace Psychiatric Hospital

Annual ED Visits

23628

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

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