Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital Program
About This Program
The program is unique with the flexibility of the rotations to fit the educational and research needs of the fellows.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shanna Kralovic, DO
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Nickler
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosp
Locations
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and
W.O. Walker Building, Suite 3150
10524 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-2205
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-2602
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-5242
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 from a department chair
- 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 1 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
Nov 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 8, 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
- 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 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.