Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
Besides matchless clinical experience and training including bedside procedures, POCUS and bronchoscopy, we offer well-developed tracks focused on all pulmonary and critical care sub-subspecialty areas. We have an integrated longitudinal curriculum to teach leadership and quality improvement and a medical writing course. We offer a diverse array of scholarship, from T-32 grant-supported basic/translational research to educational and quality research, with superb mentorship and resources.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rendell W Ashton, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Natia D McKnight, MEd
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
Cleveland Clinic
A90
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-10
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.