I interviewed at this program last year. I also completed an AI with them. It was among my top choices and I would have been overjoyed if I matched. As the above review states, it really is a hidden gem.
The PDs (of both the ACGME and AOA) are relaxed, very experienced and care deeply for the program and residents. They are currently growing their already robust research initiatives. The SIM lab is excellent, right across the street from the hospital. This program definitely had a tight knit group of residents that regularly hang out together, vacation together etc. Faculty and residents met to play soccer during my month there multiple times. Speaking of which, the faculty were very strong. A good mix of long time st lukes attendings with fresh new attendings. All were happy to be there and took time to teach during clinical shifts. Residents tended to trend on the younger side, but a few were married with kids etc. relaxed work environment, 10 hr shifts, up to date ED. The ED residents respond to code blues everywhere in the hospital and are 100% in charge of airways. weekly conferences were well run and well attended, the great majority being taught by faculty or guest lecturers.
Bethlehem is an old factory city. Not large, but not tiny. There are a variety of restaurants/bars in the downtown area. moravian and lehigh are within the city, giving parts of it a college town feel. between bethlehem and allentown there are plenty of affordable housing options for residents. most live within these 2 cities. St Lukes has an excellent gym, brand new. better than any gym ive used as a paying member (it was free for AIs, not sure on cost for residents) the hospital as a whole was new, looks like $$ flow isnt a problem. good food.
please excuse the stream of consciousnesses style of my review. Again as I said above, I would have been very happy to match at St. Lukes. This program is definitely worth a close look.