Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
The major aim of the Medical Microbiology Fellowship is to provide trainees with the skills required for the successful direction of a clinical microbiology laboratory as outlined in the Medical Microbiology Milestones evaluation. We accomplish this by exposing the fellow to a large variety and high volume of clinical material in a well-equipped laboratory with an extensive test menu. Fellow rotates through all areas of the laboratory gaining & sharpening skills for independent practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Rhoads, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Darlene Straub, MBA
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
Cleveland Clinic
LL1-2
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans 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
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
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 1, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
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.