Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
See how you matchAbout Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program
- ACGME code
- 1103812035
- Program director
- Rebecca Merrill
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 11
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates36%
- US DO graduates64%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White82%
- Asian18%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rebecca Merrill
- Program coordinator
- Angie South
- Coordinator phone
- (330) 344-6326
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Akron General Medical Center 1 Akron General Ave Akron, OH 44307 Open in Google Maps
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General 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/Akron General Program IMG-friendly?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program offer?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program offers 11 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General 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/Akron General Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program located?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is located at Akron General Medical Center 1 Akron General Ave Akron, OH 44307. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program?
The program director is Rebecca Merrill. The program coordinator, Angie South, is the usual contact for application questions.