TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cincinnati, OH(Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#188
Specialty Rank
$66,950
PGY1 Salary
4.5%
IMG %
#188
Surgery Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403831253
- NRMP Code:
- 1550440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- 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:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We believe that we have one of the strongest and most sought after community surgical training programs in the country. With a long tradition as an Independent Academic Medical center, coupled with a surgical volume of over 15,000 major cases per year, our graduating residents are well-prepared to pursue either surgical practice or further fellowship training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
Not available
Salary Progression
$66,950
PGY-1
$68,685
PGY-2
$71,028
PGY-3
$72,884
PGY-4
$77,826
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 64(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $252K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $61K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 266K
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
34°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
11.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403831253
- NRMP Code:
- 1550440C0
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Katherine Meister
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/28/2026 - 1/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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:
- 1550440P0, 1550440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- TriHealth-Good Samaritan Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- TriHealth-Good Samaritan Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sue Mastruserio
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 31.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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