Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, is renowned for providing comprehensive training in emergency medicine within a supportive and inclusive environment. The program offers a three-year training cycle for 11 residents per year, focusing on both clinical and academic excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse patient population, residents gain real-world skills essential for practicing emergency medicine. The program's rich history, commitment to education, and research opportunities make it an ideal choice for aspiring emergency medicine physicians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Emergency Medicine residency program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG), IMG applicants, or IMG acceptance rates. However, the program is open to applicants from various medical schools, including both MD and DO graduates. It is affiliated with NEOMED, which may suggest a welcoming attitude towards diverse applicants. There is no mention of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship specifically.
Categorical Positions
11
Categorical Positions (detail)
11 PGY1 EM residency positions per year
Program Website
Address
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Program Director
Dr. Rebecca A. Merrill
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency roster includes 5 MD residents and 6 DO residents in their first year. The program maintains a diverse cohort, with residents coming from various medical schools. The residents are engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities and have distinct interests that enrich the community.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
6
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program curriculum has been revamped and includes multiple learning modalities such as small group learning, oral board review, traditional lectures, simulation, and more. Conference sessions also utilize Tintinalli readings, primary literature studies, podcasts, and board review question banks, with weekly conferences structured to keep residents engaged.
Application
Residency applications and the additional items below must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interviews are by invitation. If you have been selected, we will contact you using the information you have provided. The expected program length is three years. Selection date is set by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). For questions regarding the residency application process, contact our residency coordinator, Angie South, at SouthA2@ccf.org or 330.344.6326.
# of Locations
Residents will work at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, two freestanding Emergency Departments, MetroHealth, and Akron Children's Hospital, encompassing a diverse range of clinical experiences.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for various fellowship training opportunities upon completion. Graduates commonly pursue fellowships in EMS, Toxicology, Sports Medicine, Academics, and Ultrasound. The program emphasizes individual resident goals and career paths, providing support for fellowship applications.
Resident Life
Overview
Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Emergency Medicine Residency Program is known for its innovations in education and celebrates its 50 year anniversary in 2023, being the first community teaching hospital EM residency in the country.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for three years.
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Alumni
Recent graduates include Matthew Campanizzi, DO — Cleveland Clinic Akron General and a variety of graduates who have secured positions at institutions such as Cleveland Clinic ESI, Kaiser Permanente California, and Memorial Hermann Texas, including fellowships such as Critical Care Fellowship at University of Cincinnati.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Full Cleveland Clinic benefits including free membership to the wellness and fitness centers and maternity/paternity leave.
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