Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
The Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgery Residency is a 28-resident program within a large, multidisciplinary health center offering exceptional training across all neurosurgical subspecialties. Residents benefit from robust clinical exposure, research opportunities, and optional dedicated research time. Those pursuing academic careers may also complete a PhD through our unique PRISM program. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard Schlenk, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Battisti Elizabeth, MHA
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
Cleveland Clinic
S40
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
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-1 through PGY-7
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.