University Hospitals Community Consortium Westlake Program

Family Medicine Analyst Verified · Sep 17, 2026

University Hospitals Community Consortium Westlake Program

University Hospitals Community Consortium Westlake Program is a residency program specializing in Family Medicine, located in Westlake, Ohio, directed by Kenneth Kall, DO and coordinated by Kaitlyn Siegel. The program accepts applications through November 30, 2026 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (440) 827-5784. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

This is a community-based, osteopathically-rooted family medicine residency operating within the University Hospitals Community Consortium, emphasizing broad-spectrum outpatient continuity care, nursing home teaching, and community outreach (health fairs, schools, senior centers) over subspecialty or tertiary-care intensity. The curriculum is flexible and procedure-rich (dermatologic, orthopedic, gynecologic, and osteopathic manipulative procedures), with strong integration of OMM, practice management, and population health training reflecting its Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine lineage. Career outcomes trend toward primary care practice in the Cleveland area and beyond, with a minority pursuing fellowship; a 100% ABFM pass rate underscores clinical competency over research output. The program explicitly prioritizes resident wellness, collegiality, and work-life balance, valuing residents who want longitudinal community practice and holistic patient care rather than a research- or academia-driven trajectory.

Who it fits

An osteopathically-trained applicant drawn to full-spectrum, community-oriented family medicine with interests in OMM, women's health, geriatrics, or preventive/lifestyle medicine and a stated goal of practicing broad-based primary care in a community setting.

Research intensity

Low - research is available (poster/paper presentation reimbursement) but not emphasized or expected; the program's identity centers on clinical training rather than scholarly output.

Career orientation

Primary Care

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