SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
4403822257
Program director
Joseph Trunzo
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,814
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,814 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
9.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men43%
  • White41%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Trunzo
Program coordinator
Lisa Kempton
Coordinator phone
(216) 287-2011
Program phone
(216) 217-2112
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Department of Surgery A100 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offers 11 first-year Surgery positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 1,814 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at Department of Surgery A100 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Joseph Trunzo. The program coordinator, Lisa Kempton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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