St Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus Program

St. Luke’s Categorical Pediatric Residency Program is a three-year ACGME-accredited training program located at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in Easton, Pennsylvania. The mission of the program focuses on nurturing physicians capable of delivering excellent pediatric care and demonstrating high-quality clinical skills.

The program operates within a robust healthcare network that integrates Epic ambulatory and inpatient electronic medical records across 12 hospital campuses and 16 general pediatric outpatient offices. This unique setting fosters collaboration among family medicine, emergency medicine, and surgical residents, enhancing the educational experience for pediatric trainees 1.

Training Sites

The primary training site for the residency is the St. Luke’s Hospital - Anderson Campus, which features a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Newborn Nursery, and facilitates various research and community advocacy rotations. Additionally, the program utilizes several other facilities:

• St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital Bethlehem Campus: Houses the inpatient pediatric unit and pediatric intensive care unit.
• St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus: Location of a 16-bed inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit.
• St. Luke's Pediatric Specialty Center: The region's first dedicated facility for pediatric care, offering extensive outpatient subspecialty experiences.
• Star Community Health Sigal Center: Focuses on continuity clinic providing a broad clinical experience in an underserved population.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital: Offers additional exposure to various pediatric subspecialties and emergency care 1, 5.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is designed to develop competent and compassionate physicians, starting with a two-week orientation that includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training. The residency follows an X+Y schedule allowing for continuity of care and diverse clinical exposure 2.

Specialty Rotations

St. Luke's Pediatric Residency provides access to numerous pediatric subspecialties including Allergy, Anesthesiology, Child Abuse, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dermatology, and Neonatology, among others. This wide array of specialties enriches the residency experience, preparing residents for future practice or fellowship 8.

Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, facilitating growth in academic pediatrics alongside clinical skills. This includes participating in journal clubs and conferences that foster research and clinical discussions relevant to the field 4.

Didactics and Conferences

The residency includes weekly half-day didactic sessions along with various conferences addressing a range of topics from ethics to culinary medicine. This structured didactic engagement is complemented by monthly rounds with faculty and guest speakers, promoting an environment of lifelong learning 3.

Application Process and Visa Sponsorship

Interested applicants should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program accepts international medical graduates and will sponsor J1 visas and H1-B visas on a case-by-case basis. Key application materials include letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, and official USMLE or COMLEX transcripts 6.

Competitiveness and Requirements

The program is positioned as competitive and is friendly towards both DO and IMG candidates. Prospective residents must meet specific benchmarks, including submission of required documentation to be considered for interviews 7. The focus is on selecting candidates who demonstrate a commitment to pediatrics and the ability to thrive in a rigorous training environment.

St. Luke’s Pediatric Residency Program prepares residents for a fulfilling career in pediatrics through a comprehensive curriculum, numerous training sites, and a robust support structure within a leading health network.