Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
Plastic Surgery - Integrated - Allentown, PA | ACGME Code: 3624100161 | NRMP Code: 1601362C0
The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers a six-year plastic surgery program with a focus on comprehensive training in general plastic surgery. Residents will gain experience in various areas, including head-and-neck, trunk, and lower extremity reconstruction, facial trauma, cancer resection and reconstruction, hand surgery, cosmetic surgery, burn reconstruction, and microsurgical reconstruction. Residents will also be involved in trauma patient management and supporting oncologic teams.
The program includes on-call responsibilities covering adult and children's emergency rooms, as well as inpatient management across three hospitals within a 20 minute radius. Residents will participate in plastic surgery clinics with attending supervision and have opportunities for chief resident cosmetic cases and injectables training.
LVHN residents can complete rotations in craniofacial surgery and microsurgery at other institutions. The residency has a strong board pass rate and a history of successful matches into various fellowships.
Application to the program is through the Plastic Surgery Common Application, with an application deadline of October 15th. The program is committed to providing residents with a diverse and challenging learning environment to prepare them for practice. LVHN emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and caring for the whole person.
For further details, applicants can contact Program Coordinator Wendy Hess or Program Manager Kaitlyn Toro as listed on the program website.
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Location
Allentown city, Pennsylvania
Living in Allentown, PA
- Crime Rate and Safety: Allentown has a moderate crime rate compared to national averages. It's important to be cautious in certain areas.
- Fun Activities: Allentown offers a variety of recreational activities such as parks, museums, and cultural events. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is a popular amusement park nearby.
- Climate: Allentown has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Be prepared for all four seasons.
- Races and Population: Allentown is diverse with a mix of different races and ethnicities in its population.
- Education: Allentown has a few universities and colleges, providing educational opportunities.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Allentown is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to reside.
- Proximity to Larger Cities: Philadelphia and New York City are both approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away by car, offering access to big city amenities and entertainment.
- Pros: Affordable cost of living, proximity to bigger cities, diverse population.
- Cons: Moderate crime rate in some areas, varying weather conditions.
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