Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
Thoracic surgery - integratedCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#1
Specialty Rank
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
11.8%
IMG %
#1
Thoracic surgery - integrated Ranking
100th Percentile
Top 0% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4613800108
- NRMP Code:
- 1968461C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 12%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our I-6 program is designed to train motivated candidates to become academic leaders in Thoracic Surgery. The first three years entail comprehensive training in prerequisites for cardiothoracic surgery, including general/vascular surgery, cardiology, and critical care. The last three years are devoted to extensive training in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery. There is also an exceptional opportunity for interested trainees to earn a concurrent PhD.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4613800108
- NRMP Code:
- 1968461C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Yun
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1968461C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Contact Person:
- April Rampersad
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
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
- 11.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 13th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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