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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$67,812
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9993800087
NRMP Code:
1541999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
8.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
127
0
Part-Time Physicians:
94
Female Faculty:
24.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The TY and IM programs have a focus on: team-based care; 16-hour maximum scheduled call; QI; professionalism and wellness. There are IM subspecialty fellowships in Cardiology, Geriatrics, HPM, Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, and Cardiology/Interventional Cardiology. TY PGY1s follow the same schedule as Preliminary IM PGY1s. Most enter Radiology, Dermatology, PM&R or Anesthesia PGY2 programs.

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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

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: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

City & State
Akron, OH
Metropolitan Area
Akron, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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

Population
461K
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:
9993800087
NRMP Code:
1541999P0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Stephanie Zaugg
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/4/2026 - 1/15/2027
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1541999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Summa Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Summa Health System
Contact Person:
Shelby A Parker
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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