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Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

Transitional Year residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

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About Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

ACGME code
9993800087
Program director
Stephanie Zaugg
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
475
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Summa Health System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 475 applications and invited about 25.5% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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 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

Interview rate
25.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White90%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephanie Zaugg
Program coordinator
Shelby Parker
Coordinator phone
(330) 375-6646
Program phone
(330) 375-6247
Sponsoring institution
Summa Health System

525 E Market St Internal Medicine/Shelby Parker Akron, OH 44309 Open in Google Maps

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program: frequently asked questions

Does Summa Health System/NEOMED Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program IMG-friendly?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program received 475 applications and interviewed about 25.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Summa Health System/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 Summa Health System/NEOMED Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Summa Health System/NEOMED Program located?

Summa Health System/NEOMED Program is located at 525 E Market St Internal Medicine/Shelby Parker Akron, OH 44309. Its sponsoring institution is Summa Health System.

Who is the program director of Summa Health System/NEOMED Program?

The program director is Stephanie Zaugg. The program coordinator, Shelby Parker, is the usual contact for application questions.