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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
14.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1803811090
NRMP Code:
1968180C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
122

Contact Information

Blake Blake Buletko
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
25
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
96
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
32.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Cleveland Clinic Neurology Residency Program is a premier resident-centric training program that provides learners with unparalleled opportunities to develop the skills necessary to excel as clinical neurologists, educators and researchers. $1000 annually in educational funds to use during residency.

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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,322
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
PGY-3
$74,649
PGY-4
0

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

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
21.7%(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

Nominal Salary
$67,322
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,865
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1803811090
NRMP Code:
1968180C0YOG
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
122
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Blake Blake Buletko
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/9/2026
Interview Period:
10/24/2025 - 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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1968180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Contact Person:
Lori Cesa
Contact Email:
nieducation@ccf.org

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
14.6%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
11th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
14.6%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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