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St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program

Surgery residency program in Youngstown, Ohio, sponsored by St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

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About St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program

ACGME code
4403811270
Program director
Heath Dorion
Location
Youngstown, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
773
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Youngstown, Ohio, sponsored by St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 773 applications and invited about 8.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% 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
4
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates62%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White95%
  • Asian5%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Heath Dorion
Program coordinator
Larissa McElrath
Coordinator phone
(330) 480-3124
Sponsoring institution
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

1044 Belmont Avenue PO Box 1790 Youngstown, OH 44501 Open in Google Maps

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED 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 St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program offer?

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program?

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program received 773 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/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 St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED 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 St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program located?

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program is located at 1044 Belmont Avenue PO Box 1790 Youngstown, OH 44501. Its sponsoring institution is St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program?

The program director is Heath Dorion. The program coordinator, Larissa McElrath, is the usual contact for application questions.

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