Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Summa Health System Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

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About Summa Health System Program

ACGME code
1103800209
Program director
J.Chika Morah
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Summa Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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
10
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates63%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White71%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
J.Chika Morah
Program coordinator
Jessica Repko
Coordinator phone
(330) 375-7436
Program phone
(330) 375-6876
Sponsoring institution
Summa Health System

525 East Market Street Akron, OH 44304 Open in Google Maps

Summa Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Summa Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Summa Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Summa Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Summa Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Summa Health System Program offer?

Summa Health System Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Summa Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Summa Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Summa Health System Program?

Applicants who sent Summa Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Summa Health System Program located?

Summa Health System Program is located at 525 East Market Street Akron, OH 44304. Its sponsoring institution is Summa Health System.

Who is the program director of Summa Health System Program?

The program director is J.Chika Morah. The program coordinator, Jessica Repko, is the usual contact for application questions.

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