Child NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Child Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1853821004
Program director
Sumit Parikh
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
158
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Child Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 158 applications and invited about 25.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
25.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs30%

Contact and location

Program director
Sumit Parikh
Program coordinator
Mickeyla Patterson
Coordinator phone
(440) 346-9291
Program phone
(216) 444-1994
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Child Neurology 9500 Euclid Avenue / S100A Cleveland, OH 44195 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 158 applications and interviewed about 25.3% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at Child Neurology 9500 Euclid Avenue / S100A Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Sumit Parikh. The program coordinator, Mickeyla Patterson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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