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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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About Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403821399
Program director
John Ammori
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,518
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,518 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
7
Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White45%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
John Ammori
Program coordinator
Rachel Marshall
Coordinator phone
(216) 844-6838
Program phone
(216) 844-1000
Sponsoring institution
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Deparment of Surgery 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5047 Open in Google Maps

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offer?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program received 1,518 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program located?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is located at Deparment of Surgery 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-5047. Its sponsoring institution is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

The program director is John Ammori. The program coordinator, Rachel Marshall, is the usual contact for application questions.

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