Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dermatology residency in Cleveland, OH is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Cleveland Clinic offers a four-year categorical dermatology residency (program-specific PGY-1 at Cleveland Clinic, then three years of dermatology) with 17 residents currently. The department has over 50 full-time clinical staff including seven Mohs surgeons, two pediatric dermatologists and eight dermatopathologists. Training covers medical, surgical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, patch testing, teledermatology and environmental dermatology. There is no in-house call for core dermatology.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applicants apply to a 4-year categorical program: stress interest in the integrated PGY-1 (medicine, ID, rheumatology, plastic surgery) and ask about the optional pediatric preliminary year.
- Ask about the PGY-2 to PGY-4 rotation mix: dermatologic surgery, dermpath, pediatrics, environmental dermatology, teledermatology and hospital consults, plus every-other-week resident surgery clinics.
- Scholarly expectation is concrete: 1 major and 2 minor research projects plus a QI project, with Annual Research Day; discuss your research plans.
- Citywide Thursday grand rounds with Case Western and MetroHealth and quarterly Cleveland Dermatological Society meetings; mention enjoying case-based learning.
- No in-house call for core dermatology; ask about PGY-1 call by rotation.
- The page says the program uses preference signaling and has a Step 1/Step 2 CK-score-blind minimum policy; signal the program if interested and ask about second-look visits after rank certification.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Gowri Kabbur, MD
- Program coordinator
- Cheryl Williams
- Address
- Graduate Medical Education Department, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195
- williac@ccf.org
- Phone
- 216.444.5933
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dermatology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dermatology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years (categorical, including PGY-1). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dermatology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dermatology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.