Internal Medicine Residency at UH Geauga Medical Center, Chardon, Ohio
Train as an internal medicine resident at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, an ACGME-accredited program that pairs close-knit community training with full access to the resources of one of Ohio's largest academic health systems. Residents build broad clinical competency through hands-on continuity care, direct faculty mentorship, and structured pathways to fellowship and academic medicine, while rotating through subspecialty and tertiary care experiences across the UH system.
Quick Facts
- Program name: University Hospitals Community Consortium (UHCC/Geauga) Internal Medicine Residency
- Sponsoring institution: University Hospitals Community Consortium
- Accreditation: ACGME-accredited | ACGME Program Number: 1403800541
- Program length: Three years | Positions: 8 categorical and 4 preliminary medicine
- Application: ERAS | Match: NRMP
3-Year Training in Internal Medicine
The UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency is a traditional three-year, ACGME-accredited program based at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio. Residents train across community and academic settings, with inpatient rotations at UH Geauga Medical Center and elective rotations across the UH healthcare system including at UH Cleveland Medical Center, UH Parma Medical Center, and UH St. John Medical Center.
Residents gain subspecialty exposure in cardiology, pulmonology, hematology/oncology, endocrinology, infectious disease, nephrology, and gastroenterology, among others. Training spans a wide clinical range, from primary care to tertiary ICU referral cases, preparing residents for careers in general internal medicine, subspecialty fellowship, or academic medicine. Each year, IM residents train alongside Preliminary Medicine residents and medical students from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
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Why Choose UH Internal Medicine Training?
Community Program Feel with Academic Health System Resources
Residents train in a close-knit setting at UH Geauga Medical Center while maintaining full access to subspecialty and tertiary care experiences across the UH system.
Diverse, High-Need Patient Population
Residents care for a broad patient mix, including underserved rural and Amish communities, alongside complex tertiary and ICU referral cases.
Clinical Exposure Across the Full Care Continuum
Training spans primary care to tertiary ICU settings, preparing residents for general internal medicine, subspecialty fellowship, or academic medicine.
Direct, Accessible Faculty Mentorship
Smaller program size means residents work closely with faculty rather than competing for attention in a large cohort.
Established Fellowship Pathways
Recent graduates have matched into fellowships including pulmonary/critical care, cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, nephrology, allergy/immunology, addiction medicine, and cardiothoracic imaging.
Balanced Lifestyle Close to a Major Metro Area
Residents live and train in and around Geauga County, with easy access to the greater Cleveland area, combining a lower-cost, community setting with proximity to a major metropolitan region.
ACGME Accreditation, ERAS and Match Participation
UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency Program, formally designated with ACGME as the University Hospitals Community Consortium (UHCC/Geauga) Internal Medicine Residency Program, is accredited under Program Number 1403800541. The program participates in ERAS and the NRMP Match, offering 8 categorical and 4 preliminary medicine positions per year.
Nationally Recognized Training Environment
UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency trains within the broader University Hospitals system, one of the largest academic health systems in Ohio and home to nationally recognized programs including UH Rainbow Babies & Children's, UH Seidman Cancer Center, and UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. UH Geauga Medical Center itself holds multiple national accreditations and certifications, including an Accredited Cancer Program with Commendation, Accredited Breast Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Residents train within this nationally recognized infrastructure, giving them exposure to complex, tertiary-level cases and subspecialty faculty not typically available at a standalone community program.
Internal Medicine Curriculum and Clinical Training
The UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency uses a structured three-year curriculum built to ensure residents can practice independently by graduation, with residents pursuing fellowship positioned as competitive candidates in their chosen field. The curriculum is built in a 6 + 2 model with three 2-week rotations followed by 2 weeks of continuity clinic. Full block-by-block curriculum details, including a downloadable curriculum PDF, are available on our Education & Training page.
- First-Year Clinical Training
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PGY-1 residents build core clinical competency through a mix of inpatient medicine, ambulatory medicine, and ICU rotations at UH Geauga Medical Center and UH Cleveland Medical Center, along with elective time and a dedicated cardiology/pulmonology block. This foundation carries into progressively increasing autonomy and elective flexibility in the PGY-2 and PGY-3 years.
- Second and Third-Year Clinical Training
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In the PGY-2 year, residents take on more independent decision-making across inpatient, ICU, and ambulatory rotations, along with supervisory responsibility for interns and medical students. Elective time increases, allowing residents to begin shaping training around subspecialty interests. By PGY-3, residents carry the most senior clinical role on inpatient teams, with continued elective flexibility to prepare for fellowship applications, board certification, and independent practice.
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training
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Residents complete a longitudinal, three-year point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum covering both procedural and diagnostic applications, led by faculty recognized nationally in the field.
- Preliminary Medicine Program
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UH Geauga also offers a one-year Preliminary Medicine program for applicants pursuing residency in another specialty who need a foundational year of internal medicine training. Preliminary residents rotate alongside categorical residents across inpatient and ICU settings, without continuity clinic. Details on the track, including ERAS and NRMP codes, are available on our Preliminary Year page.
- Leadership in Medical Education Collaborative (LME-C)
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Residents interested in a medical education career can join the Leadership in Medical Education Collaborative (LME-C), founded in 2016, offering dedicated training in adult learning theory, curriculum development, and hands-on teaching experience.
Subspecialty Training Opportunities
UH Geauga residents gain hands-on subspecialty exposure throughout the three-year curriculum, rotating through any subspecialty relevant to their career goals, with structure depending on whether the rotation is an inpatient consult service or a clinic-based subspecialty.
Core subspecialty electives include:
- Cardiology. PGY-1 residents complete a dedicated cardiology block, with additional exposure available through elective time in later years.
- Pulmonology. Residents train through a dedicated PGY-1 block and ICU rotations throughout residency. Pulmonary/critical care is also a fellowship field UH Geauga residents have gone on to pursue.
- Nephrology
- Infectious Disease
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology/Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
Additional elective subspecialties include anesthesiology, ambulatory medicine, emergency medicine, cardiac ICU, sleep medicine, nutrition, psychiatry, addiction medicine, allergy/immunology, and self-study, alongside dedicated research time.
Faculty Mentorship and Trainee Support
UH Geauga residents gain hands-on experience across inpatient, outpatient, and consult settings, with continuity clinic building longitudinal patient relationships throughout residency. Because the program maintains a smaller categorical class size, residents work directly with faculty, creating consistent opportunities for one-on-one teaching, case discussion, and career guidance. Faculty are closely involved in day-to-day clinical teaching as well as longer-term career guidance, supporting residents through fellowship applications, board preparation, and professional development.
Current Trainees and Alumni Outcomes
UH Geauga residents have gone on to fellowship training across a range of subspecialties, including pulmonary/critical care, allergy and immunology, cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, nephrology, addiction medicine, and cardiothoracic imaging. Several graduates have continued their fellowship training at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, while others have matched at institutions including Mount Sinai NYC Health Elmhurst, Northwell Health-LIJ, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, and the University of South Florida.
Recent fellowship placements include:
- Pulmonary/Critical Care: Mount Sinai NYC Health Elmhurst; University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Nephrology: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Northwell Health-LIJ
- Allergy & Immunology: University of South Florida; University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Cardiology / Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education; Thomas Jefferson University
- Addiction Medicine: Penn State Hershey Medical Center; Grant Medical Center
- Cardiothoracic Imaging: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Life as a Trainee in Geauga, OH
Training at UH Geauga means more than clinical experience. Residents live and build community across Geauga County and the greater Cleveland area, with easy access to both quiet, small-city living and everything a major metro area offers outside of the hospital.
Residents live in a range of neighborhoods depending on their preferences, most commonly in Beachwood, Mayfield Heights, and Willoughby, all within 20 to 25 minutes of UH Geauga Medical Center. Others live in downtown Cleveland or on the west side, with a slightly longer commute, giving residents the flexibility to choose between a quieter, closer-to-work setting or full access to city life during training.
Outside the hospital, residents build community through quarterly organized wellness events, past events have included beach volleyball, BBQs, and Top Golf, along with an active group chat where residents regularly connect and explore Cleveland together. Geauga County itself offers a distinct change of pace, known for its Amish Country shops and markets, maple syrup producers, and local wineries and breweries, along with parks, farms, and seasonal festivals throughout the year, all just a short drive from downtown Cleveland when residents want the full city experience.
How to Apply to the UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency
UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency accepts applications through ERAS and participates in the NRMP Match. The program is ACGME-accredited under Program Number 1403800541, sponsored by the University Hospitals Community Consortium. Interviews typically begin in October.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Residency
- Does UH Geauga participate in ERAS for Internal Medicine Residency applications?
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Yes. UH Geauga accepts applications through ERAS and participates in the NRMP Match.
- What is the ACGME program number for the UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency?
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The ACGME Program Number is 1403800541, sponsored by the University Hospitals Community Consortium (UHCC/Geauga).
- How many positions does UH Geauga offer each year?
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The program offers 8 categorical Internal Medicine positions and 4 Preliminary Medicine positions per year.
- Is UH Geauga's Internal Medicine Residency a community or academic program?
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Both. Residents train in a close-knit, community-based setting at UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio, while accessing the subspecialty and tertiary care resources of the broader University Hospitals system.
- Which subspecialty rotations does UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency offer?
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Residents may rotate through any subspecialty relevant to their career goals. Core electives include nephrology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, pulmonology, rheumatology, cardiology, and neurology. Additional electives include anesthesiology, endocrinology, ambulatory medicine, emergency medicine, cardiac ICU, sleep medicine, nutrition, psychiatry, addiction medicine, allergy/immunology, self-study, and research.
- Does UH Geauga offer a Preliminary Medicine track?
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Yes, a one-year Preliminary Medicine track is available for applicants entering another specialty who need a foundational year of internal medicine training.
- What fellowships have UH Geauga Internal Medicine residents gone on to pursue?
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Recent graduates have matched into fellowships including pulmonary/critical care, cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, nephrology, allergy/immunology, addiction medicine, and cardiothoracic imaging.
- Where is UH Geauga Medical Center located?
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UH Geauga Medical Center is in Chardon, Ohio, the seat of Geauga County, roughly 30 miles from downtown Cleveland.
- Does UH Geauga sponsor visas for Internal Medicine Residency applicants?
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No. The program does not sponsor J-1, H1-B, or ECFMG Exchange Visitor status.
- What is UH Geauga's POCUS training like?
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Residents complete a longitudinal, three-year point-of-care ultrasound curriculum covering both procedural and diagnostic applications, led by faculty recognized nationally in the field.
- Does UH Geauga support residents interested in medical education careers?
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Yes, through the Leadership in Medical Education Collaborative (LME-C), a program offering dedicated training in adult learning theory, curriculum development, and teaching experience for residents interested in academic medicine.
Live Well. Train Well.
UH Geauga Internal Medicine Residency is based in Chardon, Ohio, the seat of Geauga County, offering residents the pace and setting of a smaller city. Residents train close to the patients they serve, in a setting distinct from a large downtown academic center, while remaining roughly 30 miles from downtown Cleveland, with regular access to UH's broader Cleveland-area system and everything the greater Cleveland area offers outside of training.