Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
Our program offers a wide variety of clinical, research and educational opportunities for our fellows. They gain clinical exposure to common and rare diseases, with access to unique clinical trials and therapies, including gene therapy. Our fellows have simulation curriculum to enhance procedural and communication skills. They have scheduled board review and protocol review sessions, and many educational opportunities. There are ample clinical, translational, and basic research opportunities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Stacey Zahler, MS, MD, DO
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Teresa Gerbasi
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hosp
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hosp
R3
8950 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
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
- 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 2 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
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-4 through PGY-6
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.