Akron Children's Program
About This Program
Our program offers access to over 10 doctoral level department staff, nearly 10,000 surgical pathology specimens, one of only two active electron microscopy programs in northeast Ohio, a regional referral center for renal pathology, neuropathology and embryofetal pathology, nearly 200 bone marrow examinations, and nearly 900,000 clinical laboratory tests.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark Steele, MD
Children's Hosp Med Ctr Akron
Primary Program Contact
Mark A Steele, MD
Children's Hosp Med Ctr Akron
Locations
Children's Hosp Med Ctr Akron
Dept of Pathology
1 Perkins Sq
Akron, OH 44308
Application Information
No Program Match
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- No specific requirement.
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.