Fifty-seven new resident and fellow physicians are part of Mercy Health’s latest Graduate Medical Education program, the health system announced Wednesday.

This year’s class includes residents across nine specialties — internal medicine, family medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, general dentistry, otolaryngology, transitional year and pharmacy — and fellows across three advanced training programs.

Mercy Health is also adding two newly accredited fellowships in Sports Medicine and Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery / Comprehensive Flexible Endoscopy. The health system said the new fellowships not only reflect the program’s steady growth and national recognition, but also underscore a commitment to advancing medical education and health care innovation in the Mahoning Valley.

“For nearly a century, Mercy Health has been training physicians to meet the needs of the Mahoning Valley,” said Dr. Jim Kravec, chief clinical officer for Mercy Health — Youngstown. “This year’s incoming class, along with the launch of two new fellowship opportunities, demonstrates our continued investment in education and in the future of care for our communities.”

As part of this incoming class, five residents are joining Mercy Health’s Family Medicine and Internal Medicine programs following the closure of a residency program previously housed at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

“We’re pleased to welcome these physicians and support their continued training,” said Dr. Ronald Rhodes, chief academic officer for Mercy Health — Youngstown. “Their arrival enhances an already robust academic environment and further demonstrates our commitment to building strong, stable clinical education pathways across the region.”

To learn more about residency and fellowship programs at Mercy Health, visit www.mercy.com/residency.