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

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program

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

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program

ACGME code
1403821340
Program director
Megan McGervey
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
3,362
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,362 applications and invited about 4.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
4.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs83%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White22%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Megan McGervey
Program coordinator
Melinda MacDonald
Coordinator phone
(216) 296-3414
Program phone
(216) 956-5246
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Fairview Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program 18101 Lorain Avenue Cleveland, OH 44111 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital 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/Fairview Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 89% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program received 3,362 applications and interviewed about 4.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital 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/Fairview Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program is located at Fairview Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program 18101 Lorain Avenue Cleveland, OH 44111. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview Hospital Program?

The program director is Megan McGervey. The program coordinator, Melinda MacDonald, is the usual contact for application questions.

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