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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
55
Positions
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
21.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403822257
NRMP Code:
1968440P3
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
55
Interviews:
85

Contact Information

Ajita Satish Prabhu
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
68
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
82
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
24.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our patient population contains both bread and butter as well as complex patients. Residents rotate in local community hospitals as well and get a myriad of different types of cases. Our case numbers are well above the minimum requirements. We also offer residents the opportunity to do national and even international (approved) electives. We also have a very successful community outreach program where residents educate and motivate middle school students to consider medical careers.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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

City & State
Cleveland, OH
Metropolitan Area
Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
0

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

Population
238K
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
$67,322
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,865
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403822257
NRMP Code:
1968440P3
Total Positions:
55
Interviews:
85
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ajita Satish Prabhu
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/11/2026 - 10/2/2026
Interview Period:
11/23/2026 - 1/22/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
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:
1968440P0, 1968440C0, 1968440P3

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Contact Person:
Lisa Paciorek
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11
PGY-4:11
PGY-5:11

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
21.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
30th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.8%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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