Programs/Psychiatry/Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program
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PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
35
Positions
#125
Specialty Rank
$67,792
PGY1 Salary
18.2%
IMG %
#125
Psychiatry Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003821174
- NRMP Code:
- 1552400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Cathleen Anne Cerny-Suelzer
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 196
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
CWRU University Hospitals has a rich history of community psychiatry service at community mental health centers. Community psychiatry remains a key clinical experience for all trainees. We have a Leadership in Medical Education Track for future academic psychiatrists. We have many electives and individual scheduling to meet trainee needs and interests. We have robust didactics every week. In 2025-2026, we are launching a 4 year professional identity development program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,792
PGY-1
$70,444
PGY-2
$73,202
PGY-3
$75,748
PGY-4
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
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003821174
- NRMP Code:
- 1552400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Cathleen Anne Cerny-Suelzer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/12/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/22/2027
- 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:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1552400C0
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:
- Melvyna Williams
- Contact Email:
- melvyna.williams@uhhospitals.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 45
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 196
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 18.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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