Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lakewood, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1203811238
Program director
Sandra Snyder
Location
Lakewood, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
397
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Lakewood, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 397 applications and invited about 25.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
25.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White71%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Sandra Snyder
Program coordinator
Sondra Tully
Coordinator phone
(216) 237-5652
Program phone
(216) 237-5672
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Center for Family Medicine Lakewood Family Health Center/Cleveland Clinic 14601 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 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 4% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% 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 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 397 applications and interviewed about 25.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at Center for Family Medicine Lakewood Family Health Center/Cleveland Clinic 14601 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Sandra Snyder. The program coordinator, Sondra Tully, is the usual contact for application questions.