DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliated

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

Dermatology residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by OhioHealth.

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About OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

ACGME code
0803800144
Program director
Megan Jones
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
239
Latest cycle
Interview rate
0.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Dermatology residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by OhioHealth. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Dermatology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 239 applications and invited about 0.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • US clinical experience required

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
0.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates83%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Megan Jones
Program coordinator
Audra Boring
Coordinator phone
(614) 566-4398
Program phone
(614) 454-4808
Sponsoring institution
OhioHealth

3535 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43214 Open in Google Maps

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program sponsor visas?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program offer?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Dermatology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program received 239 applications and interviewed about 0.4% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program located?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program is located at 3535 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43214. Its sponsoring institution is OhioHealth.

Who is the program director of OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

The program director is Megan Jones. The program coordinator, Audra Boring, is the usual contact for application questions.

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