Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The Tower Health/Reading Hospital OB/GYN Residency offers rigorous training, diverse clinical exposure, and strong mentorship. Residents gain hands-on experience in all subspecialties, including MFM, Gyn Onc, REI, and UroGyn, with high surgical volume and simulation support. Our academic culture fosters research and lifelong learning, while a supportive faculty and close-knit resident community create an environment where future OB/GYN leaders thrive.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1661220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.30
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
2
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2204112262
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Holly
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Metzgar
Degrees
DO
Address
Reading Hospital/Tower Health
R1 MFM Suite
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611-2143
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.95109 40.330932)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tammy
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Trace
Degrees
MD
Address
Tower Health / Reading Hospital
Dept of Ob/Gyn R1 MFM
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611-2143
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.95109 40.330932)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
44.40
% IMG
0.00
% DO
55.60
% Female
67.20
% Male
32.80
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
41.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $69,389 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $71,467 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $73,593 | 20 | 5 |
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Total Positions
20
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
5
Residency CAS
On
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Min number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
1
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
Off