DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Dermatology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
0803812070
Program director
Gowri Kabbur
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
336
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Dermatology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 336 applications and invited about 12.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed45%
  • Silver signal: interviewed12%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
12.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women88%
  • Men12%
  • White29%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Gowri Kabbur
Program coordinator
Cheryl Williams
Coordinator phone
(216) 444-5933
Program phone
(216) 444-5729
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue Desk A60 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?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% 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 4 first-year Dermatology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 336 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Applicants who sent Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program a gold signal received interviews about 45% of the time, silver signals about 12%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at 9500 Euclid Avenue Desk A60 Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Gowri Kabbur. The program coordinator, Cheryl Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.

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