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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$74,649
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0203821104
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
28

Contact Information

Fred H Hsieh
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
5.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
28
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
9
Female Faculty:
47.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
70%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The CCF Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship Program seeks to recruit and train individuals who will contribute to the field of Allergy & Clinical Immunology during their careers. Contributions may be in clinical practice, research, education, community service, or other areas. We provide clinical and research experiences which will encourage success in either academic or non-academic career paths. The program includes extensive clinical experiences in a multi-disciplinary environment to

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,649
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
$74,649
PGY-4
$77,137
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Cleveland, OH
Metropolitan Area
Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$267K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$39K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.5%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.3
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
85°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
11.3
Gas (per gallon)
$3.95
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,649
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,578
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0203821104
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
28
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Fred H Hsieh
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/15/2026 - 7/21/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/25/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1968020F1, 1968020F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Contact Person:
Joni Scott
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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