Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Join the ACCP Chest Challenge Champions of 2020 and train in a friendly, education oriented, clinical program. You will feel home with our open door advising policy, transparent evaluation process, learner focused instruction, and ample scholarship opportunities. All fellows take the Research Scholars course in second year and get trained in POCUS and EBUS. Research time is spent in clinical, educational, and administrative scholarship. Our graduates are national leaders and educators.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
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
1553156F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
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
1.30
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
10
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)
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
32
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1563831057
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Ziad
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Shaman
Degrees
MD
Address
MetroHealth Med Ctr
Pulmonary Med
2500 MetroHealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109
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
MAE
Address
MetroHealth Med Ctr
Pulmonary Med
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
22.20
% IMG
77.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
51.80
% Male
48.10
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
35.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
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 | $66,830 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $69,784 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $72,030 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $74,651 | 30 | 999 |
Total Positions
9
Level 2 required
No
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
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://gme.metrohealth.org/welcome/salary-and-benefits