Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

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About Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

ACGME code
2203821223
Program director
Thomas Mendise
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women88%
  • Men12%
  • White81%
  • Asian4%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Mendise
Program coordinator
Gretchen Himes
Coordinator phone
(330) 375-7459
Program phone
(330) 375-6119
Sponsoring institution
Summa Health System

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 525 East Market Street, Med II, PO Box 2090 Akron, OH 44309-2090 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?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offer?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offers 7 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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 minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

Applicants who sent Summa Health System/NEOMED Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program located?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is located at Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 525 East Market Street, Med II, PO Box 2090 Akron, OH 44309-2090. Its sponsoring institution is Summa Health System.

Who is the program director of Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

The program director is Thomas Mendise. The program coordinator, Gretchen Himes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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