Summa Health System/NEOMED Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.
See how you matchAbout Summa Health System/NEOMED Program
- ACGME code
- 1203821231
- Program director
- Maria Schiaffino
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 970
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 43%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 970 applications and invited about 11.1% 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 43% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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 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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 11.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates26%
- US DO graduates30%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs30%
Demographics
- Women61%
- Men39%
- White39%
- Asian43%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Maria Schiaffino
- Program coordinator
- Josie Fournier
- Coordinator phone
- (330) 375-3761
- Program phone
- (330) 375-3584
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Summa Health System
Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch Street Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 Open in Google Maps
Summa Health System/NEOMED Program: frequently asked questions
Does Summa Health System/NEOMED Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Summa Health System/NEOMED Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program IMG-friendly?
About 43% of residents at Summa Health System/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 visas.
How many residency positions does Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offer?
Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?
Summa Health System/NEOMED Program received 970 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Summa Health System/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 Summa Health System/NEOMED Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program located?
Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is located at Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch Street Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304. Its sponsoring institution is Summa Health System.
Who is the program director of Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?
The program director is Maria Schiaffino. The program coordinator, Josie Fournier, is the usual contact for application questions.