Western Reserve Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cuyahoga Falls, OH(Falls, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#315
Specialty Rank
$62,300
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#315
Surgery Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403800403
- NRMP Code:
- 2179440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
WRH offers a 5 year residency program in General Surgery as outlined by the ACGME. The WRH administration, GME Department, and surgical faculty are committed to providing training and resources in the development of competent specialists in GS. Past graduates have obtained fellowship opportunities or joined the workforce and have excellent board passage rates and felt well prepared for their boards and career as independent surgeons in the community. Follow us on Instagram @wrh.gensurg
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,300
PGY-1
$64,228
PGY-2
$66,512
PGY-3
$68,352
PGY-4
$70,381
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $225K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 204K
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.55
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
72%
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:
- 4403800403
- NRMP Code:
- 2179440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rick A Gemma
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 9/25/2026
- 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
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2179440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Western Reserve Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Western Reserve Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Rachel B Yaceczko
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 80.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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