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Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program

Akron, Ohio

Emergency Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, is renowned for providing comprehensive training in emergency medicine within a supportive and inclusive environment. The program offers a three-year training cycle for 11 residents per year, focusing on both clinical and academic excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse patient population, residents gain real-world skills essential for practicing emergency medicine. The program's rich history, commitment to education, and research opportunities make it an ideal choice for aspiring emergency medicine physicians.

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Program Details

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Emergency Medicine residency program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG), IMG applicants, or IMG acceptance rates. However, the program is open to applicants from various medical schools, including both MD and DO graduates. It is affiliated with NEOMED, which may suggest a welcoming attitude towards diverse applicants. There is no mention of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship specifically.

Categorical Positions

11

Categorical Positions (detail)

11 PGY1 EM residency positions per year

Program Website

Address

9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Program Director

Dr. Rebecca A. Merrill

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Current Residents

Overview

The current residency roster includes 5 MD residents and 6 DO residents in their first year. The program maintains a diverse cohort, with residents coming from various medical schools. The residents are engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities and have distinct interests that enrich the community.

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5

PGY-1 DO

6

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The residency program curriculum has been revamped and includes multiple learning modalities such as small group learning, oral board review, traditional lectures, simulation, and more. Conference sessions also utilize Tintinalli readings, primary literature studies, podcasts, and board review question banks, with weekly conferences structured to keep residents engaged.

Application

Residency applications and the additional items below must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interviews are by invitation. If you have been selected, we will contact you using the information you have provided. The expected program length is three years. Selection date is set by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). For questions regarding the residency application process, contact our residency coordinator, Angie South, at SouthA2@ccf.org or 330.344.6326.

# of Locations

Residents will work at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, two freestanding Emergency Departments, MetroHealth, and Akron Children's Hospital, encompassing a diverse range of clinical experiences.

Fellowship

The program prepares residents for various fellowship training opportunities upon completion. Graduates commonly pursue fellowships in EMS, Toxicology, Sports Medicine, Academics, and Ultrasound. The program emphasizes individual resident goals and career paths, providing support for fellowship applications.

Resident Life

Overview

Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Emergency Medicine Residency Program is known for its innovations in education and celebrates its 50 year anniversary in 2023, being the first community teaching hospital EM residency in the country.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The program typically lasts for three years.

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Alumni

Recent graduates include Matthew Campanizzi, DO — Cleveland Clinic Akron General and a variety of graduates who have secured positions at institutions such as Cleveland Clinic ESI, Kaiser Permanente California, and Memorial Hermann Texas, including fellowships such as Critical Care Fellowship at University of Cincinnati.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Full Cleveland Clinic benefits including free membership to the wellness and fitness centers and maternity/paternity leave.

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