Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
3403800087
Program director
Geraldine Dapul
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
386
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 386 applications and invited about 8.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 40 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
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
Geraldine Dapul
Program coordinator
Beth Cummings
Coordinator phone
(216) 389-3999
Program phone
(216) 317-1360
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue Mailcode S-100A 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offers 2 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 386 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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. This page has Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at 9500 Euclid Avenue Mailcode S-100A Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Geraldine Dapul. The program coordinator, Beth Cummings, is the usual contact for application questions.