Radiology Business February 21, 2025
Marty Stempniak

An East Coast hospital system is launching a new diagnostic radiology residency program to combat a “critical shortage”

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday that it has received initial accreditation from the ACGME. LVHN joins about 200 other accredited diagnostic radiology programs, with the inaugural class slated to start in July.

“This new residency program is committed to addressing the critical shortage of radiologists in Pennsylvania by training a new generation of professionals committed to serving its patients,” LVHN said in an announcement shared Feb. 20. “The program seeks to attract residents who are passionate about community-based practice and aspire to make a meaningful impact in healthcare delivery.”

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