Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program

Family Medicine residency program in Youngstown, Ohio, sponsored by St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

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About St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program

ACGME code
1203811251
Program director
Jessica Handel
Location
Youngstown, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,404
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Youngstown, Ohio, sponsored by St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,404 applications and invited about 5.4% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
3
Interview rate
5.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Demographics

  • Women85%
  • Men15%
  • White15%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American38%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Handel
Program coordinator
Erica Beil
Coordinator phone
(330) 480-3631
Sponsoring institution
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

1044 Belmont Ave PO Box 1790 Youngstown, OH 44501-1790 Open in Google Maps

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED 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 St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program offer?

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program?

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program received 1,404 applications and interviewed about 5.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED 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 St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program located?

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program is located at 1044 Belmont Ave PO Box 1790 Youngstown, OH 44501-1790. Its sponsoring institution is St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program?

The program director is Jessica Handel. The program coordinator, Erica Beil, is the usual contact for application questions.