Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Internal Medicine Training Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General is designed to provide graduate medical education with an emphasis on broad-based clinical training. Our curriculum is designed to assist residents in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become outstanding internists capable of managing diverse and complex patients with a broad range of diseases. Our program produces competent and independent internists prepared to sit for and pass their ABIM exam.
Total Program Size
16
14
12
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1542140C0
1542140P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
148
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
2
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1403811328
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Amit
Last Name
Diwakar
Degrees
MD, MEd
Address
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Dept of Med
1 Akron General Ave
Akron, OH 44307
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.532551 41.078078)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jennifer
Last Name
Hayes
Address
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Dept of Med
1 Akron General Ave
Akron, OH 44307
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.532551 41.078078)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
20.40
% IMG
51.90
% DO
27.50
% Female
34.60
% Male
65.30
Total Physician
109
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 20 | ||
| Year | 34 | ||
| Year | 38 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,609 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $63,685 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $65,743 | 15 | 999 |
Total Positions
42
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/locations/akron-general/medical-professionals/graduate-medical-education/hom-feb2022-2223-v.pdf?la=en