The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
About This Program
High acuity, fast-paced emergency department with training at both urban and community emergency departments. Dedicated faculty at primary and secondary sites with much bedside teaching. Trainees have autonomy and perform many procedures. Sponsoring site is Level 1 Trauma for Adults and has busy life flight service and online med command. Fellowship opportunities available: Ultrasound, EMS, and Addiction Medicine. Secondary site is world famous and world leader in patient care and innovation
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sandra Lynn Najarian, MD, BS
MetroHealth Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Katie Shergalis
The MetroHealth System
Locations
MetroHealth Med Ctr
BG 3
2500 MetroHealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-5242
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 13, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.