The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
About This Program
The Fellow will train with well-established EMS physicians experienced in urban, aeromedical, trauma, tactical, and rural EMS. The MetroHealth System training programs are established with leaders in a variety of specialties; especially EMS, Emergency Medicine, Trauma, & Population Health. The MetroHealth System enjoys an excellent pre-hospital relationship with the City of Cleveland, Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire, and Cleveland Emergency Medical Services.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeremiah Thomas Escajeda, MD
The MetroHealth System
Primary Program Contact
Beth Pavlick
The MetroHealth System
Locations
The MetroHealth System
Emergency Med BG3-53
2500 MetroHealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
1701 Lakeside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 27 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.