The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#151
Specialty Rank
$69,471
PGY1 Salary
92.0%
IMG %
#151
Pediatrics Ranking
31st Percentile
Top 69% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203821369
- NRMP Code:
- 1553320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 36
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 47.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Additional benefits include government holidays; Pension plan; free subscription to Pediatrics and PREP, MedStudy
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$69,471
PGY-1
$71,537
PGY-2
$73,673
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203821369
- NRMP Code:
- 1553320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Philip Fragassi
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- 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:
- 1553320C0
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:
- Nancy Phuong
- Contact Email:
- gmepediatrics@metrohealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
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, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 92.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 80th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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