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Wright State University Program

Surgery residency program in Dayton, Ohio, sponsored by Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.

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About Wright State University Program

ACGME code
4403821266
Program director
Rebecca Tuttle
Location
Dayton, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
779
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wright State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Dayton, Ohio, sponsored by Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 779 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 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
3
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates55%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White84%
  • Asian11%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebecca Tuttle
Program coordinator
Christina Molnar
Coordinator phone
(937) 208-2951
Program phone
(937) 395-8686
Sponsoring institution
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Wright State Univ Boonshoft School of Medicine 30 E. Apple St., Suite 3290A Dayton, OH 45409 Open in Google Maps

Wright State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wright State University Program sponsor visas?

Wright State University 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 Wright State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Wright State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Wright State University Program offer?

Wright State University Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wright State University Program?

Wright State University Program received 779 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 Wright State University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Wright State University 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 Wright State University Program located?

Wright State University Program is located at Wright State Univ Boonshoft School of Medicine 30 E. Apple St., Suite 3290A Dayton, OH 45409. Its sponsoring institution is Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Wright State University Program?

The program director is Rebecca Tuttle. The program coordinator, Christina Molnar, is the usual contact for application questions.

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