Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
35
Positions
#252
Specialty Rank
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#252
Emergency Medicine Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103812035
- NRMP Code:
- 1542110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 132
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 45.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Emergency Medicine Residency is a well-established program at a community hospital with over 50 years of experience serving the community. We provide residents with comprehensive training at a Level I trauma center and several freestanding emergency departments. Our residents benefit from innovative training opportunities in Ultrasound, EMS, Wilderness Medicine, and Research. - Would
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,322
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
PGY-3
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
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $218K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $79K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.7%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103812035
- NRMP Code:
- 1542110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 132
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rebecca Ashleyfait Merrill
- Email:
- merrilr2@ccf.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1542110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
- Contact Person:
- Angie South
- Contact Email:
- southa2@ccf.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 63.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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