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Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Lima, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center.

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About Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403800544
Program director
Ryan Schwieterman
Location
Lima, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
856
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
43%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Lima, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 856 applications and invited about 18.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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
12
Interview rate
18.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates49%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White32%
  • Asian54%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Schwieterman
Program coordinator
Brooke Kortokrax
Coordinator phone
(419) 266-5922
Program phone
(419) 604-3371
Sponsoring institution
Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center

730 West Market Street 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 43% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 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 856 applications and interviewed about 18.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program located?

Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center Program is located at 730 West Market Street 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 Ryan Schwieterman. The program coordinator, Brooke Kortokrax, is the usual contact for application questions.

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