Family MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lorain, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital.

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About Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203800006
Program director
Tamer Said
Location
Lorain, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
888
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Lorain, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 888 applications and invited about 20% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
20%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Tamer Said
Program coordinator
Cassandra Mikulka
Coordinator phone
(440) 960-3748
Program phone
(440) 960-3954
Sponsoring institution
Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital

3700 Kolbe Rd Lorain, OH 44053 Open in Google Maps

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program offer?

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program?

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program received 888 applications and interviewed about 20% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital 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 - Lorain Hospital 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 Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program located?

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program is located at 3700 Kolbe Rd Lorain, OH 44053. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital.

Who is the program director of Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital Program?

The program director is Tamer Said. The program coordinator, Cassandra Mikulka, is the usual contact for application questions.