University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cincinnati, OH(Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
41
Positions
#319
Specialty Rank
$68,141
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#319
Surgery Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403821255
- NRMP Code:
- 1548440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 62
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 39
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
University of Cincinnati surgery residency recruits extraordinary students to train in broad-based general surgery and complex subspecialty surgical care. We offer a global surgery elective in Malawi to interested residents, an unparalleled experience. Our residents have an outstanding track record of securing competitive fellowships, achieving leadership roles in academic surgery and in the community. 2 years of research/professional development between clinical years 2 and 3 is typical.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
104 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,141
PGY-1
$70,387
PGY-2
$72,530
PGY-3
$74,693
PGY-4
$77,792
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
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
- 20.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 11,774,683
- 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:
- 4403821255
- NRMP Code:
- 1548440C0
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeffrey J Sussman
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/13/2027
- 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:
- 230
- 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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1548440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc
- Contact Person:
- Jenna M Lengerich
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:9PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.3%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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