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Western Reserve Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital.

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About Western Reserve Hospital Program

ACGME code
4403800403
Program director
Rick Gemma
Location
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
484
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Reserve Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 484 applications and invited about 6.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates89%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Rick Gemma
Program coordinator
Rachel Yaceczko
Coordinator phone
(330) 971-7782
Program phone
(330) 971-7225
Sponsoring institution
Western Reserve Hospital

1900 23rd St Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Open in Google Maps

Western Reserve Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Western Reserve Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Western Reserve Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Western Reserve Hospital Program offer?

Western Reserve Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Western Reserve Hospital Program?

Western Reserve Hospital Program received 484 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program located?

Western Reserve Hospital Program is located at 1900 23rd St Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Its sponsoring institution is Western Reserve Hospital.

Who is the program director of Western Reserve Hospital Program?

The program director is Rick Gemma. The program coordinator, Rachel Yaceczko, is the usual contact for application questions.

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