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Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$65,360
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2203811224
NRMP Code:
1542220C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
83

Contact Information

Natalie A Bowersox
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
48
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
16
Female Faculty:
78.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program is a community-based, that benefits from the extensive resources of its sponsoring institution. This unique structure allows residents to train in a supportive, close-knit environment while still gaining exposure to a comprehensive range of subspecialties. Educational experiences are enhanced by protected didactic time, simulation training, access to research mentorship.

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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

5 weeks

Salary Progression

$65,360
PGY-1
$67,563
PGY-2
$69,746
PGY-3
$72,474
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
18.2%(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
$65,360
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,707
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2203811224
NRMP Code:
1542220C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
83
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Natalie A Bowersox
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/7/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

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:
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:
1542220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Contact Person:
Tiffany Finch
Contact Email:
fincht@ccf.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
57.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

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