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Summa Health System Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#177
Specialty Rank
$67,812
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#177
Emergency Medicine Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1103800209
NRMP Code:
1541110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Summa Health Emergency Medicine Residency provides an opportunity for residents to get the entire breadth of emergency medicine experience at one of the largest and most advanced EDs in the region. Summa Health System - Akron Campus is a Level 1 - Trauma Center, a Certified Chest Pain Center and a Certified Stroke Center. -

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,812
PGY-1
$69,352
PGY-2
$70,808
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Akron, OH
Metropolitan Area
Akron, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

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

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

Nominal Salary
$67,812
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,698
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1103800209
NRMP Code:
1541110C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael S Beeson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Interview Period:
10/30/2025 - 1/1/1970
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1541110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Summa Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Summa Health System
Contact Person:
Katelyn Gordon-Starrett

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
115

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

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

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
52.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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