Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Internal Medicine Residency Program provides its residents with comprehensive training and education overseen by board-certified faculty members in a supportive clinical environment. The program offers robust training experiences through direct patient care, diverse rotations in inpatient and outpatient settings, specialty clinics, and an emphasis on resident wellness. The program aims to prepare its residents not only for clinical practice but also as future leaders in healthcare and education, thus fostering their personal and professional growth and development.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Internal Medicine Residency Program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) provided they are ECFMG certified before the NRMP Rank Order List deadline and have passed the USMLE Step I, Step II CK, and/or Comlex Level 1 and Level 2 CE prior to the Rank List deadline. H1-B and J-1 Visa sponsorships are also available. IMGs must have graduated from medical school within the last five years.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has twelve (12) Categorical Internal Medicine positions each year and three (3) Preliminary positions available annually.
Program Website
Address
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44195
Program Director
Amit Diwakar, MD, MEd
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 12 PGY-1 MD residents and 3 PGY-1 DO residents, with a significant representation of 9 PGY-1 residents being International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
PGY-1 MD
12
PGY-1 DO
3
PGY-1 IMG
9
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents receive training in various areas, including core rotations where they admit and manage patients, subspecialty/elective rotations, and clinical learning environments focusing on high-quality patient care experiences. The curriculum emphasizes teaching skills, including a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curriculum introduced in 2023-2024, and the Learning and Teaching in Medicine curriculum initiated in 2023.
Application
Application Deadline: Mid-September (exact date changes yearly). Interview Dates: October to January (exact date changes yearly). Residency applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Must have three letters of recommendation, a Dean's letter, and USMLE/COMLEX 1 and 2 scores.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through Cleveland Clinic Akron General and several ambulatory care and wellness centers, emergency departments, and a rehabilitation center.
Fellowship
Residents in the program have the opportunity to pursue fellowships upon completion of their residency. Alumni from the residency program have gone on to various fellowship placements, such as Infectious Disease Fellowship at the University of South Florida, Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, and Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic.
Resident Life
Overview
The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Internal Medicine Residency Program is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Board of Internal Medicine, with requirements for Categorical and Preliminary positions.
On Call Schedule
The specifics of the on-call schedule weren't detailed in the provided text, but a strong emphasis is placed on collaborative resident responsibilities throughout various clinical rotations.
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts three years for Categorical residents, with additional options for one-year Preliminary positions.
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Alumni
Alumni have pursued various fellowships such as Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Ohio State University, and Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. Others have become Hospitalists across the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers various benefits including gym memberships, access to behavioral health counseling, and a wellness program with activities throughout the year.
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