Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program offers training in pediatric infectious diseases. Graduating fellows are competent in clinical care, research, and education; they are well prepared for any career opportunity after completion of training. The training schedule offers opportunity for tailoring research and clinical rotations in line with academic interests.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ankita Patel Desai, MD
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Nichole Allen-Banks
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosp
Locations
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosp
Div of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-2602
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 6, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental 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 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.