Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our fellows are exposed to subspecialty cardiology training in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and preventative cardiovascular medicine. The Heart and Vascular Center caters to a majority disenfranchised population with complex co- morbidities, multiple financial and social barriers and a racially and ethnically diverse population that provides a rich learning environment for the fellows.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1553141F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
42
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
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
525
Minimum score
525
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)
53
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
11
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
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
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
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
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
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1413811196
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Kathir
Last Name
Balakumaran
Degrees
MD
Address
The MetroHealth System
Heart and Vascular
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1900
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.698786 41.460775)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Autumn
Last Name
Hepler-Franko
Degrees
MEd
Address
MetroHealth Med Ctr
Heart & Vascular Ctr
2500 MetroHealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.698786 41.460775)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
3.30
% IMG
86.30
% DO
10.40
% Female
20.70
% Male
79.30
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
41.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $73,681 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $76,937 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $79,414 | 30 | 999 |
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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://gme.metrohealth.org/welcome/salary-and-benefits