Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our I-6 program is designed to train motivated candidates to become academic leaders in Thoracic Surgery. The first three years entail comprehensive training in prerequisites for cardiothoracic surgery, including general/vascular surgery, cardiology, and critical care. The last three years are devoted to extensive training in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery. There is also an exceptional opportunity for interested trainees to earn a concurrent PhD.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1968461C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
26
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
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
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
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
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
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4613800108
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
James
Last Name
Yun
Degrees
MD
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Desk J4-1
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.621066 41.502539)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Janelle
Last Name
Olszko
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Desk J4-1
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.621066 41.502539)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
84.90
% IMG
15.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
10.00
% Male
89.90
Total Physician
24
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
4.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,457 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $65,596 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $67,715 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $70,364 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $72,709 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $75,569 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
18
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
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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