Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
The major strength of this program is the strong clinical experience gained at our institution renowned for combining patient care, research and education.Currently the fellow's initial year consists of laboratory experience in the Departments of Cancer Biology or Cancer Pharmacology.The fellows have a one-year research experience under the direction of one of the senior investigators.The research experience will allow an intensive study into the scientific basis for current & future cancer care
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Roberto Vargas, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Hancock, BS
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
18101 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111-5656
6780 Mayfield Rd
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124-2202
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 6, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 27, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
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-5 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.