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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
$67,792
PGY1 Salary
31.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1803821089
NRMP Code:
1552180C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
130

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
66
Non-Physician Staff:
10
0
Female Faculty:
28.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are the 3rd largest neurology residency training program in the US.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,792
PGY-1
$70,444
PGY-2
$73,202
PGY-3
$75,748
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

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
21.5%(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

Nominal Salary
$67,792
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,360
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1803821089
NRMP Code:
1552180C1
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
130
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Channing Preston
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/31/2025 - 1/23/2026
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
225

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
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1552180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Contact Person:
Kelly Sliter

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12
PGY-4:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
31.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
31st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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