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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#296
Specialty Rank
$67,812
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#296
Surgery Ranking
18th Percentile
Top 82% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403821251
NRMP Code:
1541440C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
64

Contact Information

Erica Lee Laipply
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
76
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
00
Female Faculty:
26.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
0

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
4403821251
NRMP Code:
1541440C0YOG
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
64
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Erica Lee Laipply
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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:
1541440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Summa Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Summa Health System
Contact Person:
Danielle F Daisher
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-4:5
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
6th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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