Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Western Reserve Hospital offers a 5 year learning and residency program in General Surgery as outlined by the ACGME. The WRH administration, Graduate Medical Education Department, and surgical faculty are committed to provide the necessary training and resources in the development of competent specialists in General Surgery. Past graduates of the WRH General Surgery Residency program have obtained fellowship training opportunities or joined the workforce. Follow us on Instagram @wrh.gensurg
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based
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
2179440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
2
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
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
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
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
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4403800403
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Rick
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Gemma
Degrees
DO
Address
Western Reserve Hosp
Surgery Pgm
1900 23rd St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.510551 41.133424)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachel
Middle Name
B
Last Name
Yaceczko
Address
Western Reserve Hosp
Surgery Pgm
1900 23rd St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.510551 41.133424)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
16.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
83.30
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.60
Total Physician
0
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,299 | 20 | |
| Year 2 | $61,135 | 20 | |
| Year 3 | $63,309 | 20 | |
| Year 4 | $65,060 | 20 | |
| Year 5 | $66,664 | 20 |
Total Positions
10
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
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://live-wrh.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/users/user157/8241.0087.2023%20Paid%20Caregive%20Leave%20Policy.pdf