Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program

ACGME code
2603800181
Program director
John McLaughlin
Location
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
317
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 317 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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.

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women7%
  • Men93%
  • White93%
  • Asian7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
John McLaughlin
Program coordinator
Dawn D'Eusanio
Coordinator phone
(216) 491-6591
Program phone
(216) 444-7939
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

20000 Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44122 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program is located at 20000 Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44122. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program?

The program director is John McLaughlin. The program coordinator, Dawn D'Eusanio, is the usual contact for application questions.