Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
We offer a unique blend of clinical excellence, research integration, and leadership in medical education. With a focus on fostering well-rounded competencies, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, our program prepares residents for diverse career paths in both private practice and academia. Residents benefit from world-class expertise, exceptional resources and commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sumit Parikh, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Mickeyla Patterson, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
Cleveland Clinic
Dept of Ped Neurology S60
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 29, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-3 through PGY-5
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.