Akron Children's Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
78
Positions
#64
Specialty Rank
$67,245
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#64
Pediatrics Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203811184
- NRMP Code:
- 1895320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 78
- Interviews:
- 418
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 295
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 64
- Female Faculty:
- 64.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents as Teachers Track and "Global Health rotations and track", Simulation Center - Diverse patient population, including Nepali refugee and Amish - Continuity clinic at community sites - Community advocacy and Advanced Advocacy rotations -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,245
PGY-1
$68,589
PGY-2
$69,970
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
- 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
- Population
- 461K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203811184
- NRMP Code:
- 1895320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 78
- Interviews:
- 418
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Maria Ramun
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/22/2026
- 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:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1895320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
- Contact Person:
- Christine E Mayes
- Contact Email:
- cmayes@akronchildrens.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 26
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:26PGY-2:26PGY-3:26
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 150
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 69.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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