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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1803811090
Program director
Andrew Buletko, MD
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
933
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 933 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
11%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White69%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Buletko, MD
Program coordinator
Lori Cesa
Coordinator phone
(216) 218-5209
Program phone
(216) 339-7787
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Department of Neurology 9500 Euclid Avenue/S100A 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 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 18% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offers 12 first-year Neurology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 933 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 1%.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at Department of Neurology 9500 Euclid Avenue/S100A Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Andrew Buletko, MD. The program coordinator, Lori Cesa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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