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The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$69,471
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#92
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003811279
NRMP Code:
1553300C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
11
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
6
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
71.4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a small cohesive family of faculty and residents with good volume of simple and complicated cases, diverse patient population, with diverse and variable load of surgical and clinical pathology cases covering all sub-specialties. We have a strong curriculum with extensive didactic lectures in all aspects of anatomic and clinical pathology over two-year cycle.

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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,471
PGY-1
$71,537
PGY-2
$73,673
PGY-3
$76,260
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability 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
0

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

Nominal Salary
$69,471
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,127
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3003811279
NRMP Code:
1553300C0STEP
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sirisha Kundrapu
Program Website:
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More Information:
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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
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
1553300C0

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:
Nigmeh M Salti

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
95th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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