Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are a high volume community based program at a level 1 trauma center. All orthopaedic specialties, including orthopaedic oncology and pediatrics are available locally in Akron, OH. Our mission is to train highly skilled general orthopaedic surgeons with a focus on leadership development. Program provides educational materials money; paid conference attendance for research presentations. Paid attendance to a national meeting each year. Paid subscriptions AAOS ROCK/RES Study. Free loupes & lead
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
0
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
1541260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2603821015
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Jeffrey
Middle Name
Todd
Last Name
Junko
Degrees
MD
Address
Summa Health System
Ortho Admin
525 E Market St
Akron, OH 44309
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.50084 41.078662)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Wheeler
Degrees
MA
Address
Summa Health
Ortho Admin
525 E Market St
Akron, OH 44304
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.500232 41.082281)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
13.70
% Male
86.30
Total Physician
38
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
7.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,225 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $67,332 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $68,746 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $70,958 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $73,442 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
July Start Date
1
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
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.summahealth.org/medicaleducation/sample-house-staff-contract