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Ohio State University Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital.

ACGME code
3003821286
Program director
Arwa Shana'ah
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Ohio State University Hospital Program

Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
679
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$71,171
Per year

Ohio State University Hospital Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 679 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $71,171 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
679
Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White50%
  • Asian44%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14$71,1711515
PGY-24$73,3141515
PGY-34$75,6591515
PGY-44$78,2511515
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Arwa Shana'ah
Program coordinator
Erin McLaughlin
Coordinator phone
(614) 293-8240
Program phone
(614) 293-8184
Sponsoring institution
Ohio State University Hospital

N-308 Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 Open in Google Maps

Ohio State University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ohio State University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Ohio State University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at Ohio State University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ohio State University Hospital Program offer?

Ohio State University Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ohio State University Hospital Program?

Ohio State University Hospital Program received 679 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Ohio State University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Ohio State University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Ohio State University Hospital Program?

First-year residents at Ohio State University Hospital Program earn $71,171 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Ohio State University Hospital Program located?

Ohio State University Hospital Program is located at N-308 Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210. Its sponsoring institution is Ohio State University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Ohio State University Hospital Program?

The program director is Arwa Shana'ah. The program coordinator, Erin McLaughlin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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