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Firelands Regional Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Sandusky, Ohio, sponsored by Firelands Regional Medical Center.

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About Firelands Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1203800698
Program director
Matthew Braniecki
Location
Sandusky, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
268
Latest cycle
Interview rate
40.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Sandusky, Ohio, sponsored by Firelands Regional Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 268 applications and invited about 40.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
40.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates67%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White83%
  • Asian8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Braniecki
Program coordinator
Dana Holbrook
Coordinator phone
(419) 557-7250
Program phone
(419) 557-7251
Sponsoring institution
Firelands Regional Medical Center

1111 Hayes Avenue 1111 Hayes Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870 Open in Google Maps

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Firelands Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Firelands Regional Medical Center 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 Firelands Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Firelands Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Firelands Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Firelands Regional Medical Center Program?

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program received 268 applications and interviewed about 40.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Firelands Regional 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 Firelands Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Firelands Regional Medical Center Program located?

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1111 Hayes Avenue 1111 Hayes Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870. Its sponsoring institution is Firelands Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Firelands Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Matthew Braniecki. The program coordinator, Dana Holbrook, is the usual contact for application questions.