Internal MedicineCommunity-based

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by OhioHealth.

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About OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

ACGME code
1403812343
Program director
Brian Zeno
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
1,472
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by OhioHealth. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,472 applications and invited about 13.2% 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 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White59%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Zeno
Program coordinator
Aaron Shafer
Coordinator phone
(614) 566-2425
Program phone
(614) 561-8291
Sponsoring institution
OhioHealth

3535 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43214 Open in Google Maps

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program sponsor visas?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 15% of residents at OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program offer?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program received 1,472 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist 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 OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital 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 OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program located?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program is located at 3535 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43214. Its sponsoring institution is OhioHealth.

Who is the program director of OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

The program director is Brian Zeno. The program coordinator, Aaron Shafer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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