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Mount Carmel Health System Program

Surgery residency program in Grove City, Ohio, sponsored by Mount Carmel Health System.

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About Mount Carmel Health System Program

ACGME code
4403832263
Program director
Irina Arp
Location
Grove City, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
732
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mount Carmel Health System Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Grove City, Ohio, sponsored by Mount Carmel Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 732 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates26%
  • US DO graduates68%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men26%
  • White79%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Irina Arp
Program coordinator
Madison Ritter
Coordinator phone
(614) 663-4655
Program phone
(216) 225-6651
Sponsoring institution
Mount Carmel Health System

Mount Carmel Grove City 5300 North Meadows Dr Building 2, Suite 5900 Grove City, OH 43123 Open in Google Maps

Mount Carmel Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mount Carmel Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mount Carmel Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mount Carmel Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Mount Carmel Health System 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 Mount Carmel Health System Program offer?

Mount Carmel Health System Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mount Carmel Health System Program?

Mount Carmel Health System Program received 732 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mount Carmel Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mount Carmel Health System 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 Mount Carmel Health System Program located?

Mount Carmel Health System Program is located at Mount Carmel Grove City 5300 North Meadows Dr Building 2, Suite 5900 Grove City, OH 43123. Its sponsoring institution is Mount Carmel Health System.

Who is the program director of Mount Carmel Health System Program?

The program director is Irina Arp. The program coordinator, Madison Ritter, is the usual contact for application questions.

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