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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

About Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3003821277
Program director
Meghan Kapp
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
678
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 678 applications and invited about 11.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
678
Interview rate
11.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White25%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Meghan Kapp
Program coordinator
Linda Krencik
Coordinator phone
(216) 286-8278
Program phone
(216) 844-7442
Sponsoring institution
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Department of Pathology 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5077 Open in Google Maps

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offer?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program received 678 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

Where is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program located?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is located at Department of Pathology 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5077. Its sponsoring institution is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

The program director is Meghan Kapp. The program coordinator, Linda Krencik, is the usual contact for application questions.

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