Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Lima, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1103800211
- Program director
- james chan
- Location
- Lima, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 78%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Lima, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.
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.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates6%
- US IMGs61%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White72%
- Asian6%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- james chan
- Program coordinator
- Susan Dunn
- Coordinator phone
- (419) 996-5558
- Program phone
- (614) 787-1392
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center
730 West Market Street Lima, OH 45801 Open in Google Maps
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 78% of residents at Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program offer?
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program located?
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program is located at 730 West Market Street Lima, OH 45801. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program?
The program director is james chan. The program coordinator, Susan Dunn, is the usual contact for application questions.