NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.

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About The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

ACGME code
1803800001
Program director
Theodore Bowen
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
309
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 309 applications and invited about 10% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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

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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
2
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Theodore Bowen
Program coordinator
Lindsay Pier
Coordinator phone
(216) 778-1391
Program phone
(216) 778-8835
Sponsoring institution
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University

2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109 Open in Google Maps

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program: frequently asked questions

Does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University 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 The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program IMG-friendly?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offer?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offers 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program received 309 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University 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 The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

Applicants who sent The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program located?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is located at 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109. Its sponsoring institution is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.

Who is the program director of The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?

The program director is Theodore Bowen. The program coordinator, Lindsay Pier, is the usual contact for application questions.

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