Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program is unique because we offer a wide variety of advanced and unique type of blocks. We also offer education on how to establish and manage acute pain services, including writing business plans.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rita B Merman, MD
Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Demet Peralta, MD
Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr
Locations
Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr
Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-2602
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Mar 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Apr 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Apr 5, 2027 - May 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.