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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Akron, OH(Akron, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$65,225
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#141
Psychiatry Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003821180
NRMP Code:
1541400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

David William Deckert
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
31.2%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer an exceptional training experience in an atmosphere that promotes contemporary skills with appreciation of the importance of the doctor/patient relationship. The Program is based on the Summa Health System campuses. Our resources include multiple inpatient units, including a Gero-psych Unit, a partial hospital program, IOPs for both psychiatry and addiction, a medical detox unit, and a vibrant consultation liaison service.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$65,225
PGY-1
$67,332
PGY-2
$68,746
PGY-3
$70,958
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
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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

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

Nominal Salary
$65,225
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,543
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003821180
NRMP Code:
1541400C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
David William Deckert
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/7/2026 - 2/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

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:
1541400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Summa Akron City Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Summa Akron City Hospital
Contact Person:
Wanda Jones

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
42.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

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