Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health) General Surgery Residency
Allentown, PennsylvaniaUniversityTrains at Lehigh Valley Hospital
of 360 general surgery residency programs
How it scores
- Clinical training74Top half in general surgery
- Faculty depth85Top 25% in general surgery
- Research30Bottom half in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living74Top half in general surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health) General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Main training hospital | Lehigh Valley Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $80,810 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,098 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 6.1 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 and H-1B |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health) general surgery
8 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Subclavian to carotid artery bypass for a case of ocular ischemic syndromeAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Infantile Fibrosarcoma of the Hand: Limb-Sparing Treatment With Modern Targeted Oral Chemotherapy and Conservative Surgical ResectionAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Safe local management of mild traumatic brain injury: Reducing unnecessary transfers to higher-level trauma centersAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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- Anesthesiology Listed
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- Emergency Medicine Top 25%
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- Internal Medicine Top 25%
- Neurology Listed
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Top 50%
- Orthopaedic Surgery Listed
- Otolaryngology Listed
- Pediatrics Top 50%
- Plastic Surgery Listed
- Psychiatry Top 50%
- Transitional Year #23
- Vascular Surgery Listed
Questions
Where is the Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health) general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Its main training hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital.
How much do general surgery residents earn at Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health)?
PGY-1 residents earn $80,810 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,098 a month.
Does Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health) sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is Lehigh Valley Health Network (Jefferson Health) ranked for general surgery?
It is in the top 50% of 360 general surgery programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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