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Thank you for your interest in our Internal Medicine Residency Program.

All applicants must apply through ERAS (www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm). The deadline for receipt of applications is December 1, 2007. Invitations for interviews are sent by ERAS e-mail.

Program Codes - Cleveland Clinic
Categorical: 1968140C0
Primary Care: 1968140M0
Preliminary: 1968140P0

The following are guidelines used by the Internal Medicine Residency Selection Committee to identify applicants to be interviewed and possibly considered for final rank list or appointment:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Pass Step 1, Step 2 CK & Step 2 CS of the USMLE on the first attempt
• (Our residents average score on USMLE Step 1 = 91.5; Step 2 = 93.5)
• Pass all preclinical courses on first attempt
• Minimum grade of PASS on the first attempt for all Core Clerkships
• High Pass or commendation (if given) for Medicine Clerkship preferred if Internal Medicine is first career choice
• Any gaps in training or medical school should have an accompanying explanation
• The deadline for the receipt of completed applications is December 1, 2007. Only applications submitted through ERAS will be reviewed.
• U.S.M.L.E. transcripts are required. The Selection Committee will not recommend applicants for interview without score transcripts. Part I transcript is required with application submission (ERAS); Part II transcript is required by June 1st.
• Dean’s letter, plus 3 letters of recommendation are required (at least 2 strong letters of recommendation from Internal Medicine faculty with whom the applicant has worked clinically).
• Must be able to assume all responsibilities of training by July 1st. All appointees must report for orientation the last two weeks in June.
• Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every inquiry regarding acceptance for interview.

We conduct interviews from November through January, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our interview day consists of a breakfast meeting with the Program Director, attendance at Morning Report and Noon Conference, interviews with 2 staff physicians, lunch with house staff, and a tour of our facilities.

Hotel accommodations are conveniently located at the Intercontinental Hotel & Conference Center located on the Cleveland Clinic campus. Applicants are asked to make their own hotel arrangements; we will reimburse you $50 towards the cost of your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions pertaining to DO applicants

Frequently asked questions pertaining to IMG applicants

How do I apply for the Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program?
We begin reviewing applications through ERAS in September.

What are the key items your program looks for in an application?
We look at board scores, clinical experience, Dean’s letter and other letters of reference, and medical school transcript.

What are the USMLE requirements?
We look at all scores, but prefer two-digit USMLE scores greater than 85.

What are your program’s requirements regarding letters of recommendation?
Applicants must provide a Dean’s letter, plus 3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 strong letters of recommendation from Internal Medicine faculty with whom the applicant has worked in a clinical setting).

Do you accept International Medical Graduates?
Yes, we do accept IMGs and US-IMGs.

Do you require a candidate to be ECFMG certified at the time of application?
We do not require an applicant to be ECFMG certified at the time of the application or interview. However, the NRMP will not allow an applicant to be ranked without an ECFMG Certificate.

Do you sponsor visas?
Yes, we sponsor H1B or J1 visas.

For DO applicants, do you require both USMLE and COMLEX scores?
We require USMLE and/or COMLEX score transcripts. Both are not required.

Are DO internships required?
DO internships are preferred, but not required. The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) does not accept credit for training from osteopathic internships.

Do you offer observerships/externships?
There are very limited positions available for observerships/externships. You must apply through our Graduate Medical Education Department. To review the protocol for observers, please review http://www.clevelandclinic.org/education/gme/observer_info.asp. For more information contact Evelyn Lark at [email protected].

How do your residents perform on the ABIM medical boards?
Our 3-year average pass rate is 97%.

Do your residents enter fellowships?
Yes, approximately 80-85% of our residents continue their medical education by obtaining fellowships at prestigious institutions. 15-20% of our residents enter Primary Care or Hospitalist Medicine.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every inquiry regarding acceptance for interview.