Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Summa Health focuses on delivering a close-knit and collegial atmosphere where collaboration and hands-on learning are paramount. Residents get the chance to work with highly skilled fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons across a spectrum of subspecialties. The program's mission is to cultivate a diverse cohort of general orthopaedic surgeons, dedicated to prioritizing patient interests and demonstrating leadership qualities. Summa Health encourages residents to balance their work with personal life, emphasizing continual learning and teamwork in a supportive environment.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program provides a collegial atmosphere focused on collaboration and hands-on learning where residents can work closely with fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons. It emphasizes training a diverse group of highly skilled general orthopaedic surgeons with a commitment to prioritize patient care. Specific details about international medical graduates and their representation are not provided but this friendly environment suggests it may be open to IMG applicants. Further details related to ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship are not explicitly stated but could be explored further through contact with the program director or administration.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Program Director
Jeffrey Junko
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Current Residents
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency currently hosts 8 PGY-1 MD residents, including 2 who are International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There are no DO residents in this cohort. The diverse presence of residents suggests an inclusive environment, though no explicit details about recruiting IMGs are provided. The emphasis is on training skilled surgeons through comprehensive exposure to various orthopaedic subspecialties.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
In the first year of training, residents rotate through many of the surgical disciplines. The first month is a dedicated skills lab usually facilitated at Summa's Simulation Center.
Application
To apply for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Summa Health, candidates must complete their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application deadline is usually in mid-December. Interviews are conducted in January and February, and all required materials including letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to the deadline.
# of Locations
Multiple clinic or hospital locations, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Summa Health Orthopaedic Surgery Residency allows residents to work closely with highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons that are fellowship trained in a diverse array of Orthopaedic subspecialties.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically a 5-year program.
Housing
The residency program offers assistance in finding housing and may provide information on nearby accommodation options. However, residents are primarily responsible for securing their own housing. There are no specific stipends mentioned for housing support in the text.
Alumni
Alumni from the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at Summa Health have pursued a variety of fellowships in subspecialties such as Sports Medicine, Arthroplasty, and Trauma. Many alumni are employed in academic positions at institutions like the University of Chicago and Cleveland Clinic, while others have established successful private practices in Ohio and neighboring states.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Annual Salary: $62,000, with a $3,000 educational stipend and a $2,500 relocation bonus.
PGY-1 Salary
62000
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are entitled to four weeks of vacation each year, which can be scheduled at the discretion of the program director. Unused vacation days do not carry over to the following year, and residents must submit requests for time off in advance.