University Hospitals Community Consortium Program

The University Hospitals Community Consortium Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UH Geauga Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, offers a fully accredited AOA program with initial ACGME accreditation backdated to 2016. The program provides a dynamic experience utilizing University Hospitals' resources across the Cleveland region, including rotations in neurosurgery, neurology, rheumatology, sports, and orthopedic departments.

Residents receive a comprehensive education at multiple institutions, including UH Cleveland Medical Center, The Cleveland Clinic, The Cleveland VA Medical Center, and The MetroHealth System. The program emphasizes clinical and evidence-based medicine, with select workshops in EMG and ultrasound at The MetroHealth System.

Some of the application requirements for the residency program include the ERAS Common Application Form, Curriculum Vitae, a minimum of three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, photographs, medical school transcripts, and USMLE and/or COMLEX transcripts. The program also supports audition rotations for medical school students.

The residency program follows specific eligibility requirements for applicants, including graduates of accredited medical schools in the U.S. and Canada, graduates of U.S. accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, and graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. who meet certain qualifications. The program participates in organized matching programs and requires successful completion of USMLE/COMLEX examinations for all residents.

For the 2024 academic year, stipends for residents range from $65,817 for PGY-1 to $80,958 for PGY-7. Residents have access to educational funds, paid time-off, comprehensive health insurance, reproductive services, professional liability insurance, and other benefits as outlined in the program's policies.

Overall, the UH Geauga Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program provides a diverse and well-rounded training experience in a supportive and comprehensive environment.

For more specific information, applicants are encouraged to refer directly to the program's website.