AnesthesiologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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About Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0403821119
Program director
Mada Helou
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
855
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 855 applications and invited about 11.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed31%
  • Silver signal: interviewed29%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
16
Interview rate
11.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White66%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Mada Helou
Program coordinator
Christine Adamovich
Coordinator phone
(216) 844-7335
Program phone
(216) 844-7330
Sponsoring institution
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5007 Open in Google Maps

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offer?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offers 16 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program received 855 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Do program signals help at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 31% of the time, silver signals about 29%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program located?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is located at 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5007. Its sponsoring institution is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

The program director is Mada Helou. The program coordinator, Christine Adamovich, is the usual contact for application questions.

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