Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
See how you matchAbout Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program
- ACGME code
- 4003800284
- Program director
- Silpa Balachandran
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 792
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 8%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 792 applications and invited about 7.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 68 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 7.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates62%
- US DO graduates31%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs8%
Demographics
- Women46%
- Men54%
- White77%
- Asian15%
- Black or African American8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Silpa Balachandran
- Program coordinator
- Jennifer Hayes
- Coordinator phone
- (330) 344-6140
- Program phone
- (330) 344-6525
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
1 Akron General Avenue 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?
About 8% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program received 792 applications and interviewed about 7.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program located?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is located at 1 Akron General Avenue 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 Silpa Balachandran. The program coordinator, Jennifer Hayes, is the usual contact for application questions.