Ohio State University Hospital Program
About This Program
The IR- Independent Residency at the OSU Wexner Medical Center is a two-year residency program (one-year with successful completion of ESIR) with 2 residents per class. Training occurs at OSU hospitals, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Fairfield Medical Center, covering diverse settings. Residents learn from subspecialty faculty, with a strong didactic curriculum. Perks include a $1,500 education fund, paid parking, custom lead wear, and wellness days.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amit Gupta, MD
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Primary Program Contact
Alexis Reynolds
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Locations
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Ste 414
395 W 12th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1267
700 Children'S Dr
Columbus, OH 43205-2596
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 12, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.