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

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program

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

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program

ACGME code
4403800405
Program director
Matthew Allemang
Location
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
531
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 531 applications and invited about 7.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
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 graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White50%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Allemang
Program coordinator
Abhiram Kondajji
Coordinator phone
(216) 970-7478
Program phone
(216) 491-7861
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

20000 Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44122-6805 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital 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/South Pointe Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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/South Pointe Hospital Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program received 531 applications and interviewed about 7.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital 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/South Pointe Hospital 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/South Pointe Hospital Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program is located at 20000 Harvard Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44122-6805. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program?

The program director is Matthew Allemang. The program coordinator, Abhiram Kondajji, is the usual contact for application questions.

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