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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$75,244
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3603821075
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Ananth Subbarao Murthy
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
2
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Plastic Surgery Fellow Clinic is a key component of the Fellowship. This weekly clinic is dedicated to plastic surgery patients, which allows our Chief Fellows to function independently, whether in the exam room or the operating room.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • 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

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$75,244
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
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
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
15.8%

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
$75,244
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,761
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3603821075
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ananth Subbarao Murthy
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
1/13/2027 - 3/10/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
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:
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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Summa Akron City Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Summa Akron City Hospital
Contact Person:
Lisa A Tritchler

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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