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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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About Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1803821089
Program director
David Preston
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
938
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 938 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White46%
  • Asian35%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
David Preston
Program coordinator
Kelly Sliter
Coordinator phone
(216) 844-5550
Sponsoring institution
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Department of Neurology - Bolwell 5120 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5098 Open in Google Maps

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 37% of residents at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offer?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program received 938 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program located?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology - Bolwell 5120 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5098. Its sponsoring institution is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

The program director is David Preston. The program coordinator, Kelly Sliter, is the usual contact for application questions.

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