SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program

Surgery residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by TriHealth.

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About TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program

ACGME code
4403831253
Program director
Katherine Meister
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
871
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by TriHealth. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 871 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 76 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates32%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White77%
  • Asian5%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Katherine Meister
Program coordinator
Susan Mastruserio
Coordinator phone
(513) 862-3562
Program phone
(513) 862-3284
Sponsoring institution
TriHealth

375 Dixmyth Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 Open in Google Maps

TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program: frequently asked questions

Does TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) 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 TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program offer?

TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for TriHealth (Good Samaritan 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 TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program located?

TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program is located at 375 Dixmyth Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220. Its sponsoring institution is TriHealth.

Who is the program director of TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital) Program?

The program director is Katherine Meister. The program coordinator, Susan Mastruserio, is the usual contact for application questions.

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