The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.
See how you matchAbout The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
- ACGME code
- 3403831053
- Program director
- Juliet Zakel
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 445
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 445 applications and invited about 18.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.
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 60 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 18.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates86%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women18%
- Men82%
- White68%
- Asian23%
- Black or African American5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Juliet Zakel
- Program coordinator
- Melanie Moreno Colon
- Coordinator phone
- (216) 957-3056
- Program phone
- (216) 957-3551
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University
4229 Pearl Road Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Cleveland, OH 44109-1998 Open in Google Maps
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program: frequently asked questions
Does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University 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 The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program IMG-friendly?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University 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 The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offer?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offers 6 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program received 445 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program located?
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is located at 4229 Pearl Road Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Cleveland, OH 44109-1998. Its sponsoring institution is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.
Who is the program director of The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program?
The program director is Juliet Zakel. The program coordinator, Melanie Moreno Colon, is the usual contact for application questions.