Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Cleveland Clinic's Urology Residency has a strong tradition of outstanding clinical/surgical and academic training. Our staff are committed to maintaining an academic environment that fosters the best possible clinical and surgical training. Our program offers numerous opportunities for basic, translational, clinical and outcomes research. Our collegial atmosphere and ample support staff enables residents to balance their training with family and personal interests outside the hospital.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
44
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
20
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4803822119
Beeper or Home Call
0
2
3
4
10
Program Director
First Name
Molly
Last Name
Dewitt-Foy
Degrees
MD
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Urology Program Q10-1
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.442006 41.62163)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Shauna
Last Name
Young Perkins
Degrees
MD
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Urology Program Q10-1
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.442006 41.62163)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
87.50
% IMG
9.40
% DO
3.10
% Female
59.40
% Male
40.60
Total Physician
43
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,106 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $71,470 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $73,994 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $76,889 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $80,608 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $84,180 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
30
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/graduate-medical-education/graduate-physicians-manual-2025-v3.pdf
First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
On
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off