Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

ACGME code
3003811272
Program director
Steven Thompson
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
410
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$69,846
Per year

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 410 applications and invited about 9.8% 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 50% 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 $69,846 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 45 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

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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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
410
Interview rate
9.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-12$69,8461530
PGY-22$71,4321530
PGY-32$72,9321530
PGY-43$74,9121530
Hours per week (PGY-1)
45
Days off per week
1.5
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Thompson
Program coordinator
Marianne Wiest
Coordinator phone
(330) 375-6655
Program phone
(330) 375-3678
Sponsoring institution
Summa Health System

525 East Market Street 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?

About 50% of residents at Summa Health System/NEOMED 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 Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offer?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program received 410 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 9%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

First-year residents at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program earn $69,846 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 45 hours a week.

Where is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program located?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is located at 525 East Market Street 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 Steven Thompson. The program coordinator, Marianne Wiest, is the usual contact for application questions.

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