Firelands Regional Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Sandusky, OH(Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$68,437
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203800698
- NRMP Code:
- 1984120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 49
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 45
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residency is a community-based program affiliated with Ohio University. We are committed to training residents who will be practice ready at graduation. The residency provides extensive education in the management of vulnerable patient populations, and specific areas of emphasis include practice management, osteopathic principles and practices, office procedures and quality improvement. The program offers flexibility to afford residents the opportunity to pursue areas of special interest.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,437
PGY-1
$70,490
PGY-2
$72,605
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $214K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 266K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
10.8
Gas (per gallon)
$3.78
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203800698
- NRMP Code:
- 1984120C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Matthew A Braniecki
- Email:
- braniem@firelands.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1984120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Firelands Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Firelands Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melodie S Streng
- Contact Email:
- strengm@firelands.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 70.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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