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Ohio State University Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital.

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About Ohio State University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203821241
Program director
Bethany Panchal
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
529
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ohio State University Hospital Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 529 applications and invited about 17.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
17.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White77%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Bethany Panchal
Program coordinator
Sarah Jovanelli
Coordinator phone
(164) 293-2651
Program phone
(614) 293-2700
Sponsoring institution
Ohio State University Hospital

2231 North High St. Department of Family and Community Medicine Suite 205 Columbus, OH 43201 Open in Google Maps

Ohio State University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ohio State University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ohio State University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Ohio State University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Ohio State University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ohio State University Hospital Program offer?

Ohio State University Hospital Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ohio State University Hospital Program?

Ohio State University Hospital Program received 529 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University Hospital Program located?

Ohio State University Hospital Program is located at 2231 North High St. Department of Family and Community Medicine Suite 205 Columbus, OH 43201. Its sponsoring institution is Ohio State University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Ohio State University Hospital Program?

The program director is Bethany Panchal. The program coordinator, Sarah Jovanelli, is the usual contact for application questions.