Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1603822066
Program director
Richard Schlenk
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
329
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
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 Neurological Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 329 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

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

Residents work about 80 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13.4%
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

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White50%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Schlenk
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Battisti, C-TAGME
Coordinator phone
(216) 440-3530
Program phone
(216) 445-4318
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue S10 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 Neurological Surgery 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 Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 329 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

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

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at 9500 Euclid Avenue S10 Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Richard Schlenk. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Battisti, C-TAGME, is the usual contact for application questions.

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