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Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
81
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$67,792
PGY1 Salary
9.4%
IMG %
#23
Pediatrics Ranking
90th Percentile
Top 10% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203821367
NRMP Code:
1552320C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
81
Interviews:
514

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
175
Non-Physician Staff:
7
Part-Time Physicians:
33
Female Faculty:
63.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Rainbow physicians here care for and learn from a variety of patients from many different backgrounds in our Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Level IV NICU, PICU, and state of the art CTICU. Our primary care site provides a medical home for children of Cleveland's Midtown area in the center of where our patients live. Residents also participate in ground-breaking research in all areas - including clinical, basic science, QI, health services and education.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,792
PGY-1
$70,444
PGY-2
$73,202
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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:
3203821367
NRMP Code:
1552320C0YOG
Total Positions:
81
Interviews:
514
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ross Myers
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1552320C0

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:
Carla DiNunzio

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
27
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:27
PGY-2:27
PGY-3:27

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
9.4%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.6%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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