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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Hand Surgery (ORS)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH
4
Positions
0.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2633821045
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
37.50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Hand Surgery Fellowship aims to provide comprehensive clinical training in all aspects of hand surgery within an academic setting. Fellows gain experience through progressive roles in clinics, ERs, and ORs under attending supervision. A structured curriculum of lectures, case reviews, and journal clubs supports the development of surgical judgment, knowledge, and lifelong learning skills.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$80,171
PGY-1

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2633821045
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/15/2025
Interview Period:
2/1/2026 - 3/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1968263F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

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, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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