Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#30
Specialty Rank
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#30
Neurological surgery Ranking
75th Percentile
Top 25% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603822066
- NRMP Code:
- 1968160C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgery Residency is a 28-resident program within a large, multidisciplinary health center offering exceptional training across all neurosurgical subspecialties. Residents benefit from robust clinical exposure, research opportunities, and optional dedicated research time. Those pursuing academic careers may also complete a PhD through our unique PRISM program. -
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
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
- 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:
- 1603822066
- NRMP Code:
- 1968160C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard Schlenk
- Email:
- schlenr@ccf.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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:
- 1968160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Contact Person:
- Battisti Elizabeth
- Contact Email:
- battise@ccf.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:4
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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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