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Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Toledo, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy St Vincent Medical Center.

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About Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403800400
Program director
Thomas Butler
Location
Toledo, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
673
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Toledo, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy St Vincent Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 673 applications and invited about 5.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
5.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates93%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White67%
  • Asian27%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Butler
Program coordinator
Kristin Baldeschwiler
Coordinator phone
(419) 251-6596
Program phone
(419) 251-8095
Sponsoring institution
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center

2213 Cherry Street ACC 1st Floor Toledo, OH 43608 Open in Google Maps

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program offer?

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program?

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program received 673 applications and interviewed about 5.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program located?

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program is located at 2213 Cherry Street ACC 1st Floor Toledo, OH 43608. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy St Vincent Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program?

The program director is Thomas Butler. The program coordinator, Kristin Baldeschwiler, is the usual contact for application questions.

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