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The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

Psychiatry residency program in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.

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About The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program

ACGME code
4003821240
Program director
David Swope
Location
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
976
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
69%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 976 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 69% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
8
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White28%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
David Swope
Program coordinator
Adilen Nieves
Coordinator phone
(216) 778-5945
Sponsoring institution
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University

MetroHealth Cleveland Heights 10 Severance Cir Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 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 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?

About 69% of residents at The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offer?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 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 976 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program located?

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program is located at MetroHealth Cleveland Heights 10 Severance Cir Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. 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 David Swope. The program coordinator, Adilen Nieves, is the usual contact for application questions.