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Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
41
Positions
#275
Specialty Rank
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
54.8%
IMG %
#275
Internal Medicine Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1403811328
NRMP Code:
1542140P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
41
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
2.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
120
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a Level I Trauma/Academic hospital serving diverse urban and suburban populations. Residents gain exposure in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including a high-volume critical care service, POCUS/simulation training, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety curricula, robust research support, and mentorship. Additionally, we offer specialized Clinician Educator and Clinical Informatics Tracks that prepare our residents for diverse careers in medicine.

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,322
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
PGY-3
00

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
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
17.7%(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

Nominal Salary
$67,322
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,100
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1403811328
NRMP Code:
1542140P0
Total Positions:
41
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Amit Diwakar
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 12/19/2026
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1542140C0, 1542140P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Contact Person:
Jennifer Hayes
Contact Email:
hayesj2@ccf.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:13

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
54.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
51st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
28.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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