The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, sponsored by The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.