Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
See how you matchAbout Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program
- ACGME code
- 2603821058
- Program director
- Nicholas DiNicola
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 352
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 352 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 11.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates88%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women13%
- Men88%
- White75%
- Asian13%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
- American Indian or Alaska Native6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicholas DiNicola
- Program coordinator
- Holly DelCiappo
- Coordinator phone
- (330) 344-6269
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Akron General Medical Center 1 Akron General Ave POB Suite 430 Akron, OH 44307 Open in Google Maps
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General 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/Akron General Program IMG-friendly?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program offer?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program received 352 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General 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/Akron General Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program located?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is located at Akron General Medical Center 1 Akron General Ave POB Suite 430 Akron, OH 44307. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program?
The program director is Nicholas DiNicola. The program coordinator, Holly DelCiappo, is the usual contact for application questions.