The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program
About This Program
Welcome to the MetroHealth PM&R Residency at Case Western Reserve University. As one of the nations oldest programs, we offer top-tier training in a nationally ranked rehab hospital. Residents gain diverse clinical experience, high procedural volume, strong mentorship, and access to leading research. With 100% board pass rates and successful alumni, our program prepares future leaders in PM&R.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Juliet Zakel, MD
MetroHealth
Primary Program Contact
Melanie Moreno Colon, BA
MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve
Locations
MetroHealth
PM&R Residency
4229 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109-4218
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
10701 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-5242
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 5 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.