Firelands Regional Medical Center Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sandusky, OH(Sandusky, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$68,437
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993800260
- NRMP Code:
- 1984999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Firelands Regional Medical Center's transitional year program is committed to excellence in medical education, compassionate and competent evidence-based patient care, and professionalism in a collegial environment. We strive to provide each resident with a well-balanced program of graduate medical education in multiple clinical disciplines, tailored to the resident's future career goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,437
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
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
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $214K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $77K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 11,774,683
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 27.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
10.8
Gas (per gallon)
$3.78
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993800260
- NRMP Code:
- 1984999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristopher L Lindbloom
- Email:
- lindblk@firelands.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- 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:
- 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:
- 1984999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Firelands Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Firelands Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dana M Holbrook
- Contact Email:
- holbrod@firelands.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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