Geriatrics Fellowship FAQs

Q: Do you sponsor visas for international medical graduates (IMGs)?

A: The Geriatrics Fellowship program will consider applicants in need of J-1 visas if all other program requirements are met, including American Board of Family Medicine/American Board of Internal Medicine board-certified/eligible. More about visas here.

Q: What are the minimum passing scores for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 board exams for application to your program?

A: We do not have a minimum passing score to apply to our program, however you must pass the appropriate parts of the USMLE Steps/COMLEX Levels I, II and III examinations. No more than one fail.

Q: Is clinical or research experience in the United States required to apply?

A: We do not require clinical or research experience, however this sort of experience will help strengthen an application.

Q: Do you offer clinical shadowing, observerships, externships, etc.?

A: Lehigh Valley Health Network is making efforts to allow candidates who may have interest in our educational programs the opportunity to spend time in our clinical environment. Several programs will support shadowing, observerships and possible externships spanning from one to four weeks. Please check or reach out to specific programs for details.