SurgeryCommunity-based

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by OhioHealth.

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About OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

ACGME code
4403812265
Program director
Edward Dominguez
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
722
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by OhioHealth. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 722 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
5
Interview rate
9.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White79%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Edward Dominguez
Program coordinator
Audra Boring
Coordinator phone
(614) 566-4398
Program phone
(614) 566-2424
Sponsoring institution
OhioHealth

Medical Education Department 3535 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43214 Open in Google Maps

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program sponsor visas?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program offer?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program received 722 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist 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 OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital 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 OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program located?

OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program is located at Medical Education Department 3535 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43214. Its sponsoring institution is OhioHealth.

Who is the program director of OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program?

The program director is Edward Dominguez. The program coordinator, Audra Boring, is the usual contact for application questions.

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