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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
#51
Specialty Rank
$67,322
PGY1 Salary
37.2%
IMG %
#51
Pediatrics Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203831189
NRMP Code:
1968320C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
45
Interviews:
213

Contact Information

Charles Yonghyuk Kwon
Program Director

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
6.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
310
Non-Physician Staff:
63
Part-Time Physicians:
40
Female Faculty:
55.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our patients represent urban, suburban and rural populations of varying ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. You'll have an opportunity to work in different healthcare settings during your general pediatric rotations and continuity clinics that represent the current healthcare environment with a strong focus on population health. Your inpatient pediatric rotations are led by pediatric hospitalists who specialize in the care of the hospitalized pediatric patients.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,322
PGY-1
$69,591
PGY-2
$71,838
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
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:
3203831189
NRMP Code:
1968320C0YOG
Total Positions:
45
Interviews:
213
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Charles Yonghyuk Kwon
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 1/7/2027
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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1968320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Contact Person:
Ann Marie Kozlowski
Contact Email:
kozlowa@ccf.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:15
PGY-3:15

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
37.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
35th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
39.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

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