Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Lima, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1203800710
- Program director
- Jeff Eiden
- Location
- Lima, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 363
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 35.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 53%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program is a community-based Family 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 Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 363 applications and invited about 35.3% 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 53% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 35.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates12%
- US DO graduates35%
- US IMGs47%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women71%
- Men29%
- White59%
- Asian41%
- Black or African American6%
- Other12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jeff Eiden
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Helmig
- Coordinator phone
- (419) 226-9850
- Program phone
- (419) 230-9457
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center
770 West High Street Suite 450 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 53% 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program?
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program received 363 applications and interviewed about 35.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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 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-St Rita's Medical Center Program located?
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program is located at 770 West High Street Suite 450 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 Jeff Eiden. The program coordinator, Michelle Helmig, is the usual contact for application questions.