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Ohio State University Hospital Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbus, OH(Columbus, OH MSA Metro)
128
Positions
#34
Specialty Rank
$68,764
PGY1 Salary
9.9%
IMG %
#34
Internal Medicine Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1403811342
NRMP Code:
1566140C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
128
Interviews:
412

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
64
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
5.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
699
0
Part-Time Physicians:
11
Female Faculty:
44.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We stress the importance of clinical excellence and dedication to scholarship. All interns participate in a Leadership Development Program. All residents receive protected time for research (up to 3 months total). Ambulatory training benefits from our 8 + 4 schedule (4 + 4 for Primary Care Track). Inpatient experience includes general and specialty (Heart, Cancer, Liver, Transplant) services. In 2026, our new hospital tower opens!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,764
PGY-1
$70,835
PGY-2
$73,100
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
Columbus, OH
Metropolitan Area
Columbus, OH MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
83(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$211K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$68K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.1
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,764
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,848
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1403811342
NRMP Code:
1566140C0
Total Positions:
128
Interviews:
412
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Alan Wininger
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1566140C0, 1566140M0, 1566140C1, 1566140C4, 1566140M1, 1566140C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ohio State University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Ohio State University Hospital
Contact Person:
Maddy Sheffield

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
57
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:57
PGY-2:38
PGY-3:33

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
9.9%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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