Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

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About Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

ACGME code
2603821015
Program director
Jeffrey Junko
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
314
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 314 applications and invited about 24.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
24.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White100%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Junko
Program coordinator
Melissa Wheeler
Coordinator phone
(330) 379-5681
Sponsoring institution
Summa Health System

525 E. Market St. 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?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery 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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program received 314 applications and interviewed about 24.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program located?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is located at 525 E. Market St. 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 Jeffrey Junko. The program coordinator, Melissa Wheeler, is the usual contact for application questions.