The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#73
Specialty Rank
$69,471
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#73
Surgery Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1553440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 67
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 53.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,471
PGY-1
$71,537
PGY-2
$73,673
PGY-3
$76,260
PGY-4
$79,630
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 21.0%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1553440C0
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Esther S Tseng
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- 1553440C0, 1553440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University
- Contact Person:
- Amanda Royan
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 56
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 14.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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