Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply to your program?

We accept applications through the ERAS program. We do not offer any positions outside of the NRMP match.

Are there moonlighting opportunities available?

Yes, PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents who are in good academic standing as defined by the program are eligible to moonlight with the permission of the program director.

What is the cut off point for year of graduation from medical school?

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of year of graduation from medical school. We have had residents that have excelled coming from other specialties. However, large gaps in your medical training are problematic.

What other documents would be required?

The application package must contain:

MSPE or Dean's letter
Medical school transcript
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) transcript (USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3, if available)
OR
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) transcript (COMLEX Levels 1, 2 and 3, if available), or ECFMG transcript/certification
Personal statement
Curriculum vitae
2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 should be from Psychiatry)

Do you accept applications from foreign medical graduates?

We accept applications from all qualified US and International graduates.

What visas do you support?

We sponsor both J1 and H1B visas.

What EMR do you use?

We use EPIC for all of our medical records.

What is it like to live in Cleveland?

Cleveland is a great city to live in, having the pros of living in big metropolitan area with few cons. There are plenty of restaurants, parks, museums, festivals, and things to do around the city whether you are single or will be arriving with a family.

Cleveland is especially beautiful in the summer. Cost of living is very reasonable, traffic isn’t something we worry about. For more information, see Living in Cleveland.

How is the call schedule?

Residents start taking day call on the inpatient units during their intern year, but do not start overnight calls until their PGY-2 and PGY-3 years. On average, residents have 3-4 overnight calls per month.

How many CME days do residents receive?

Residents receive 5 CME days per year. Residents are provided $750 per year for educational purposes including conferences, training materials, books, etc.

Do residents have an opportunity to teach in this program?

Yes. We strongly believe that teaching is an excellent tool for learning. All residents are encouraged to support and teach their colleagues, faculty, and medical students.

Residents have the opportunity to teach CWRU, NEOMED and Ohio University medical students who rotate on the units during their 3rd year clerkships and 4th year AIs/electives.

Is there a cut-off score for application?

There is no cut-off score for application. To be ranked, applicants must have passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2 and/or COMLEX Levels 1 and 2.

IMG applicants must be ECFMG certified to qualify for an interview. Although no specific minimum passing score is required, applicants must submit their performance profiles of the USMLE for review, and scores, as well as number of attempts, are considered in ranking.

Where do residents go for their fellowships?

Approximately two-thirds of our graduates continue on to pursue fellowships. We are proud to share that our residents have been successful in obtaining excellent fellowship programs at many renowned institutions, including Mayo Clinic, NYU, Mount Sinai, Emory University, Yale University, UH, USC, Cleveland Clinic and many more.

Do you have telepsychiatry opportunities in your program?

We are well versed in providing telepsychiatry services to our three satellite emergency departments from the Psychiatric Emergency Department in Cleveland Heights. We have been providing telehealth services in our outpatient clinics since March 2020.