Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Cleveland Clinic’s Orthopaedic Residency Program is a comprehensive training program consisting of an approved rotating surgical internship and four years of clinical training in orthopaedic surgery. It includes both basic science and clinical research opportunities, and emphasizes providing advanced and innovative training in all subspecialty areas of orthopaedic surgery. With strong support from a large clinical staff and dedicated research teams, residents gain significant exposure to surgical and clinical practices, preparing them to be future leaders in the field. The program welcomes interested applicants and highlights its commitment to excellent graduate training.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendly status. However, it does not mention any restrictions that would indicate a lack of IMG support. The program participates in ERAS, which suggests it may be open to IMG applicants, but specific terms concerning IMG acceptance, certification requirements, or visa sponsorship details are not present in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The orthopedic residency program has a total of 60 residents, with an annual intake of 12 residents for its categorical positions.
Program Website
Address
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Program Director
Chris Orlinski
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster at the Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Residency Program includes a diverse group of residents across all postgraduate years. The specific distribution of PGY-1 residents includes various educational backgrounds from leading institutions, although precise numbers of IMGs or DOs are not provided in the overview. A total of 20 residents are in the program within all PGY levels together, illustrating a robust and competitive cohort.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Cleveland Clinic’s orthopaedic residency program consists of an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery approved rotating surgical internship year, an optional research year and four years of clinical training in orthopaedic surgery.
Application
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program at Cleveland Clinic participates in ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application System. Three recommendation letters are required. Interview dates for 2022-2023 are: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (Afternoon), Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (Morning), Wednesday, January 4, 2023 (Afternoon), Thursday, January 5, 2023 (Morning), Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (Afternoon), Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (Morning). The application screening process begins in mid-October with interview target dates being offered on Universal Offer Day. Sixty applicants are invited for interviews. Many factors are considered for interview acceptance, not just academic achievements.
# of Locations
Multiple locations including the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Metro Health Medical Center, and several hospitals for rotations.
Fellowship
The residency program provides a range of fellowship opportunities post-graduation notably in specialties such as Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, and Spine Surgery. Recent graduates have matched into esteemed institutions including Brigham & Women's Hospital, The Ohio State University, and other institutions offering advanced fellowship training. Additionally, the program allows for elective time during the chief year that can be spent pursuing a specific interest in various subspecialties, including opportunities for international rotations and fellowships.
Resident Life
Overview
Cleveland Clinic’s orthopaedic residency program is considered among the best in the world, offering a strong commitment to graduate training and providing many opportunities for clinical and research experiences.
On Call Schedule
The call schedule has been designed to meet the ACGME work hour guidelines. The majority of the call during the 5 years at Main Campus Cleveland Clinic outside rotations may require in-house call responsibilities, including MetroHealth Medical Center, Akron Children’s Hospital. Upper level rotations have home-call responsibilities (Lutheran and Euclid Hospitals).
# of Years of Program
5 years, including an internship year and four years of clinical training.
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Alumni
Alumni from the Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Residency program match into various prestigious fellowships and positions. Recent alumni have pursued fellowships in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Hand Surgery, among others, typically at top institutions like Brigham & Women's Hospital, University of Pittsburgh, and Cleveland Clinic.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Benefits include $1,000 Education Fund for residents, 3 meeting days for attendance at professional meetings, 15 vacation days per year, high school sports coverage, on-call meals, free membership to Walker Fitness Center, health insurance coverage, and eligibility for moonlighting.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
All residents receive 15 days of vacation time during their PGY-1 through PGY-5 years, excluding an additional 4-5 days off during the Holiday Block. Vacation time needs to be approved by the chief resident on the service.