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

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program

Urology residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program

ACGME code
4803821164
Program director
Neel Parekh
Location
Akron, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
174
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is a community-based university affiliated Urology residency program in Akron, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

In the latest application cycle the program received 174 applications and invited about 20.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Urology programs, which interview about 25.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Urology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
20.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White82%
  • Asian9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other27%

Contact and location

Program director
Neel Parekh
Program coordinator
Kimberly Stakleff
Coordinator phone
(330) 344-8286
Program phone
(330) 535-4428
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Department of Urology 320 W. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General 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/Akron General Program IMG-friendly?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program received 174 applications and interviewed about 20.7% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General 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/Akron General Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program is located at Department of Urology 320 W. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Akron General Program?

The program director is Neel Parekh. The program coordinator, Kimberly Stakleff, is the usual contact for application questions.

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