Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#227
Specialty Rank
$67,332
PGY1 Salary
5.0%
IMG %
#227
Surgery Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403811252
- NRMP Code:
- 1542440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 63
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our conferences and teaching rounds stress the application of basic science as it applies clinically. Our curriculum integrates anatomy, physiology and clinical pathology. Morbidity and Mortality conferences are held weekly along with a monthly Trauma Grand Rounds. Our residents receive extensive laparoscopic experience and practice through our Surgery Skills Lab. Our Surgical Skills Curriculum includes training for FLS, FES and Robotics certification.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,332
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
PGY-3
$74,649
PGY-4
$77,137
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 17.7%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403811252
- NRMP Code:
- 1542440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William C Papouras
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 10/12/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/19/2001 - 12/20/2024
- 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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1542440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
- Contact Person:
- Kim Martter
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 5.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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