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Western Reserve Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital.

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About Western Reserve Hospital Program

ACGME code
1403800536
Program director
Todd Lisy
Location
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
2,664
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
57%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Reserve Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,664 applications and invited about 3.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 57% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
5
Interview rate
3.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White38%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Todd Lisy
Program coordinator
Lori Smith
Coordinator phone
(330) 971-7778
Program phone
(330) 618-8925
Sponsoring institution
Western Reserve Hospital

1900 23rd. St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Open in Google Maps

Western Reserve Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Western Reserve Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 57% of residents at Western Reserve Hospital 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program offer?

Western Reserve Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Western Reserve Hospital Program?

Western Reserve Hospital Program received 2,664 applications and interviewed about 3.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program located?

Western Reserve Hospital Program is located at 1900 23rd. St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Its sponsoring institution is Western Reserve Hospital.

Who is the program director of Western Reserve Hospital Program?

The program director is Todd Lisy. The program coordinator, Lori Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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