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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#67
Specialty Rank
$67,812
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#67
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603821015
NRMP Code:
1541260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Jeffrey Todd Junko
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
00
Female Faculty:
10%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

All specialties including ortho oncology and pediatrics are here in Akron. Residents work with both a private practice group and employed physicians with over 40 faculty members. We do not have any fellows, so residents don't have to double scrub cases and are prepared to enter general orthopedic practice after residency if they choose not to do a fellowship.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,812
PGY-1
$69,352
PGY-2
$70,808
PGY-3
$72,732
PGY-4
$75,645
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Akron, OH
Metropolitan Area
Akron, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
82(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$218K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
17.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.62
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
32°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
8.5
Gas (per gallon)
$2.98
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,812
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,698
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603821015
NRMP Code:
1541260C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jeffrey Todd Junko
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1541260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Summa Akron City Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Summa Akron City Hospital
Contact Person:
Melissa Wheeler
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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