Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Sandusky, Ohio, sponsored by Firelands Regional Medical Center.

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About Firelands Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9993800260
Program director
Kristopher Lindbloom
Location
Sandusky, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
306
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Sandusky, Ohio, sponsored by Firelands Regional Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 306 applications and invited about 21.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristopher Lindbloom
Program coordinator
Jaida Hackney
Coordinator phone
(419) 557-7253
Program phone
(419) 557-7250
Sponsoring institution
Firelands Regional Medical Center

1111 Hayes Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870 Open in Google Maps

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Firelands Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Firelands Regional Medical Center 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 Firelands Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Firelands Regional Medical Center Program?

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program received 306 applications and interviewed about 21.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Firelands Regional Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Firelands Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Firelands Regional Medical Center Program located?

Firelands Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1111 Hayes Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870. Its sponsoring institution is Firelands Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Firelands Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kristopher Lindbloom. The program coordinator, Jaida Hackney, is the usual contact for application questions.