Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
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- ACGME code
- 4613800108
- Program director
- James Yun
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 137
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 137 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 6% across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 80 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.
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates94%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White65%
- Asian24%
- Black or African American6%
- Other18%
Contact and location
- Program director
- James Yun
- Program coordinator
- April Rampersad
- Coordinator phone
- (216) 678-1425
- Program phone
- –
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Ave Desk J4-1 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 6% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% 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 3 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at 9500 Euclid Ave Desk J4-1 Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?
The program director is James Yun. The program coordinator, April Rampersad, is the usual contact for application questions.