Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
OrthopedicsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, Ohio Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
6.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603822042
- NRMP Code:
- 1968260C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 68
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 62
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 64
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 13.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents have subscriptions to the OrthoBullets and AAOS ResStudy online curriculums. In addition, GME provides an annual education allowance of $1000 for discretionary use to include such items as safety equipment, software, board/society/licensing fees, etc. Orthopaedic Surgery matches that $1000 annually. In addition, Graduate Medical Education and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery support meeting attendance for the presentation of posters and abstracts.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,322
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
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
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
- 21.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603822042
- NRMP Code:
- 1968260C1
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 68
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lukas Nystrom
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 245
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1968260C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Contact Person:
- Thomas E Kuivila
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:7PGY-4:6PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 6.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 14th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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