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

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

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

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
2403822124
Program director
Jeffrey Goshe
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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 Ophthalmology residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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

Residents work about 43 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.

  • 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%
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

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White55%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Goshe
Program coordinator
Leanne Conway
Coordinator phone
(126) 444-2010
Program phone
(216) 444-0845
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cole Eye Institute, Desk i-32 9500 Euclid Avenue 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 Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

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 Cole Eye Institute, Desk i-32 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Goshe. The program coordinator, Leanne Conway, is the usual contact for application questions.

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