Summa Health System/NEOMED
The Summa Health System/NEOMED Transitional Year residency in Akron, OH is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Summa Health fully accredited one-year transitional year in Akron, sponsored by the Department of Internal Medicine. Nine months are required rotations (ambulatory 1, critical care 1, CCU 1, emergency medicine 1, general internal medicine 4, night float 1) and three months are electives such as addiction medicine, dermatology, neurology, ultrasound, psychiatry, research and radiation oncology.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include three weeks of vacation, a monthly food allowance, on-call quarters, a health club stipend, a relocation loan up to 2,000 dollars and three white coats.
- ERAS only; Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE or COMLEX must be completed and applicants must have graduated no more than three years earlier.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $69,846.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $71,432.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $72,932.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $74,912.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $77,914.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $79,826.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $82,314.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $84,683.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Stephanie D. Zaugg, DO, PharmD
- Program coordinator
- Shelby Parker
- Address
- 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
- Phone
- 330.375.6646
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Transitional Year residency training
Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year.
A broad clinical year that prepares residents for a specialty that starts in the second year. It is not a complete specialty training program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Summa Health System/NEOMED Transitional Year residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Summa Health System/NEOMED Transitional Year residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Summa Health System/NEOMED Transitional Year residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Summa Health System/NEOMED Transitional Year residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.