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The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#88
Specialty Rank
$67,121
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#88
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3403831053
NRMP Code:
1553340C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
35
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
41.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Welcome to the MetroHealth PM&R Residency at Case Western Reserve University. As one of the nation's oldest programs, we offer top-tier training in a nationally ranked rehab hospital. Residents gain diverse clinical experience, high procedural volume, strong mentorship, and access to leading research. With 100% board pass rates and successful alumni, our program prepares future leaders in PM&R.

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)
  • 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
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,121
PGY-1
$69,117
PGY-2
$71,181
PGY-3
$73,681
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
55.06(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$183,300
Median Monthly Rent
$945
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Population
11,774,683
Median Household Income
$66,990
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
151.6%
Median Commute Time
84 min
Use Public Transportation
6.7%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$67,121
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$121,905
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3403831053
NRMP Code:
1553340C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Juliet Zakel
Program Website:
Visit Website
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:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1553340C0

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:
Melanie Moreno Colon

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
26.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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