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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Family Medicine/Public Health and General Preventive MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$67,792
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7523800001
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4

Contact Information

Prakash Rufus Ganesh
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
3.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Outstanding diverse faculty and residents. Innovative curriculum. High volume and diverse patient population. Tracks: family medicine/preventive medicine, global health, obstetrics.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,792
PGY-1
$70,444
PGY-2
$73,202
PGY-3
$75,748
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
21.5%(FREIDA)

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
$67,792
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,360
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7523800001
Total Positions:
4
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Prakash Rufus Ganesh
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1552752C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Contact Person:
Stephanie Cummings
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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