Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alessandra Filgueira Nascimento, MD
Univ Hosp Cleveland Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melinda Focarelli-Gjerek
Univ Hosp Cleveland Med Ctr
Locations
Univ Hosp Cleveland Med Ctr
Selective Pathology Pgm
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-2602
Application Information
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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 4 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jun 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.