Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

At the St. Elizabeth Youngstown FM Residency, resident education and excellence in patient care are our top priorities. With more than 45 years' experience, we have a strong record of educating skilled, knowledgeable physicians prepared for practice along the full spectrum of Family Medicine. Our dedicated, brilliant, and enthusiastic faculty are key to the program's success. With a small program that feels like a family, we have an exceptional team to optimize your education. Please reach out!

Total Program Size
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1584120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
71
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
197
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
197
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
8
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Primary Care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1203811251
Beeper or Home Call
0
7
7
Program Director
First Name
Jessica
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Handel
Degrees
DO
Address

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hosp
Family Health Ctr
2031 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.663818 41.127188)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Pasquine
Address

Mercy Health Youngstown-St Elizabeth
Family Med Pgm
2031 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.663818 41.127188)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
27.40
% IMG
61.10
% DO
11.40
% Female
52.70
% Male
47.20
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
80.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4 1
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $61,800 15 999
Year 2 $64,000 18 999
Year 3 $66,200 18 999
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
4
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes