The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
82
Positions
#108
Specialty Rank
$69,471
PGY1 Salary
19.8%
IMG %
#108
Internal Medicine Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403811336
- NRMP Code:
- 1553140P2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 82
- Interviews:
- 320
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 61
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 137
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 42.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our IM residency program is dedicated to training clinicians, scholars, educators, and future leaders. Our supportive and diverse environment fosters academic and personal growth, as well as compassionate, high quality, patient-centered care. We are committed to serving our community, especially the underserved, by delivering outstanding health care without exception. We also offer tracks in Leadership in Medical Education and Primary Care of Vulnerable Populations.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,471
PGY-1
$71,537
PGY-2
$73,673
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 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:
- 1403811336
- NRMP Code:
- 1553140P2
- Total Positions:
- 82
- Interviews:
- 320
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William Chadwick Cook
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2025 - 1/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1553140C0, 1553140C5, 1553140M1, 1553140P0, 1553140P1, 1553140P2
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:
- Julie M Ziegler
- Contact Email:
- gmeinternalmed@metrohealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 31
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:31PGY-2:25PGY-3:26
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 19.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 34.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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