How to Apply

It is important that entering residents fit well in our department and program, develop long-lasting career relationships with our faculty and have a satisfying training experience that positions them to be successful in their career. Our program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

All applicants must submit these documents:

• Completed ERAS application
• Curriculum vitae
• Three current letters of reference
• Dean's letter and transcripts
• United States Medical Licensing Exam scores passed on first attempt, with a minimum passing score of 230 on Step 2. For DO applicants, COMLEX 1 or USMLE Step 1 are acceptable.

For the 2024 ERAS cycle, our program will be collecting and reviewing data from applicants’ supplemental ERAS application. Completion of the standard MyERAS application is a requirement; completion of the supplemental ERAS application is optional.

The supplemental ERAS application is designed to help applicants share more information about themselves and assist our program in finding applicants that fit our program’s setting and mission. There is no cost to applicants and participation is optional. The supplemental ERAS application provides:

• Geographic preferences (by division and by urban or rural setting);
• Information about an applicant’s most meaningful experiences and other impactful life events, if applicable; and
• Program signals.

Interview Dates

• Friday, November 17, 2023
• Wednesday, November 29.2023
• Wednesday, December 13, 2023
• Friday, December 15, 2023
• Friday, January 5, 2024
• Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Learn more about Interview Day

Additional Information for International Graduates

• International medical graduates are considered for the preliminary internship year only
• J-1 visa supported
• United States Medical Licensing Exam must be passed on the first attempt
• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification is required by June 1
• Current letters of reference
• Graduation from medical school within the past two years is required

For More Information, please contact:

Rachel Marshall

Primary Contact
Academic Coordinator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Department of Surgery
11100 Euclid Ave, Lakeside 7th Floor, Rm 7112
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-6838
Rachel.Marshall@uhhospitals.org

Deb Marti

Secondary Contact
Academic Coordinator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Department of Surgery
11100 Euclid Ave, Lakeside 7th Floor, Rm 7112
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-0326
deborah.marti@uhhospitals.org