The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
About This Program
The surrounding community has a high population of low-income families. The program is based in a safety net hospital. Fellows are encouraged to do QI projects and present a poster presentation at the Annual AGS conference.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Michelle Kristeen Dietz, MD, BS
The MetroHealth System
Primary Program Contact
Julie M Goetz, BSN, MPA
The MetroHealth System
Locations
The MetroHealth System
Senior Health & Wellness Ctr N2-13
4229 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
10204 Granger Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
525 E Market St
Akron, OH 44309-2090
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-2602
1730 W 25th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
300 E 185th St
Cleveland, OH 44119
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- 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 3 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
Apr 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
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 for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.