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The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.

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About The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

ACGME code
0403821174
Program director
Robert Owen
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,079
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,079 applications and invited about 12.1% 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 32% 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed28%
  • Silver signal: interviewed32%
  • No signal: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White54%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Owen
Program coordinator
Shannon Fujimura
Coordinator phone
(216) 778-3618
Sponsoring institution
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University

MetroHealth Medical Center 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109 Open in Google Maps

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program: frequently asked questions

Does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University 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 The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program IMG-friendly?

About 32% of residents at The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offer?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offers 4 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program received 1,079 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University 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 The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

Applicants who sent The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program a gold signal received interviews about 28% of the time, silver signals about 32%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program located?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is located at MetroHealth Medical Center 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109. Its sponsoring institution is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.

Who is the program director of The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

The program director is Robert Owen. The program coordinator, Shannon Fujimura, is the usual contact for application questions.

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